The Seduction of Mimi
Mimì metallurgico ferito nell'onore
“He's been a husband, a lover, a cuckold and a Communist. Now he just wants to be free.”
Synopsis
Sicilian dockworker Mimi inadvertently becomes embroiled in an increasingly complicated array of personal conflicts. When he loses his job after voting against a Mafia kingpin in an allegedly secret election, Mimi leaves his wife to find new employment. He moves to Turin, where he engages in an affair with a Communist organiser. Soon, Mimi finds himself juggling two demanding relationships while plotting revenge against the corrupt forces that ruined his life.
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Giancarlo Giannini
Carmelo Mardocheo / Mimí
Mariangela Melato
Fiorella Meneghini
Agostina Belli
Rosalia Capuzzo
Livia Giampalmo
Violetta, bancarellaia
Luigi Diberti
Pippino
Turi Ferro
Don Calogero / Vico Tricarico / Salvatore Tricarico
Elena Fiore
Amalia Finocchiaro
Tuccio Musumeci
Pasquale
Ignazio Pappalardo
Massaro 'Ntoni
Gianfranco Barra
Brigadiere Amilcare Finocchiaro
Andrea Maugeri
Sara Micalizzi
Giovanni Cori
Gianni Pulone
Claudio Trionfi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Turin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lina Wertmüller
- Screenplay & Story
- Lina Wertmüller
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Mimì metallurgico ferito nell'onore
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Euro International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lina Wertmüller
Lina Wertmüller
Piero Piccioni
Dario Di Palma
Franco Fraticelli
Romano Cardarelli, Daniele Senatore
Department Leadership Roster
Lina Wertmüller
Director
Amedeo Fago
Production Design
Gino Persico
Costume Design
Efi Kounellis
Costume Design
Enrico Job
Costume Design
Dario Di Palma
Director of Photography
Lina Wertmüller
Screenplay
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Romano Cardarelli
Producer
Daniele Senatore
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seduction of Mimi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Seduction of Mimi about?
Sicilian dockworker Mimi inadvertently becomes embroiled in an increasingly complicated array of personal conflicts. When he loses his job after voting against a Mafia kingpin in an allegedly secret election, Mimi leaves his wife to find new employment. He moves to Turin, where he engages in an affair with a Communist organiser. Soon, Mimi finds himself juggling two demanding relationships while plotting revenge against the corrupt forces that ruined his life.
Who directed The Seduction of Mimi?
The Seduction of Mimi was directed by Lina Wertmüller.
Who stars in The Seduction of Mimi?
The principal cast of The Seduction of Mimi includes Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Agostina Belli, Livia Giampalmo, Luigi Diberti.
When was The Seduction of Mimi released and how long is it?
The Seduction of Mimi was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Seduction of Mimi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seduction of Mimi was composed by Piero Piccioni.