Jessica
“She's a Honeyhaired Dish of Dynamite - Who Explodes Joy On the Screen!”
Synopsis
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
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Top Cast
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Maurice Chevalier
Father Antonio
Angie Dickinson
Jessica Brown Visconti
Noël-Noël
Old Crupi
Gabriele Ferzetti
Edmondo Raumo
Sylva Koscina
Nunzia Tuffi
Agnes Moorehead
Maria Lombardo
Marcel Dalio
Luigi Tuffi
Antonio Cifariello
Gianni Crupi
Marina Berti
Filippella Risino
Georgette Anys
Mamma Parigi
Kerima
Virginia Toriello
Carlo Croccolo
Beppi Toriello
Rossana Rory
Rosa Masudino
Manuela Rinaldi
Lucia Casabranca
Angelo Galassi
Antonio Risino
Alberto Rabagliati
Pietro Masudino
Gianni Musy
Filippo Casabranca
Joe Pollini
Rosario
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Negulesco, Oreste Palella
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith R. Sommer
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Jessica
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Ariane, Dear Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Negulesco, Oreste Palella
Edith R. Sommer, Flora Sandstrom
Mario Nascimbene
Piero Portalupi
Renzo Lucidi, Marie-Sophie Dubus
Jean Negulesco
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Negulesco
Director
Oreste Palella
Director
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
Edith R. Sommer
Screenplay
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Editor
Piero Portalupi
Director of Photography
Jean Negulesco
Producer
Mario Nascimbene
Original Music Composer
Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jessica
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What is Jessica about?
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
Who directed Jessica?
Jessica was directed by Jean Negulesco, Oreste Palella.
Who stars in Jessica?
The principal cast of Jessica includes Maurice Chevalier, Angie Dickinson, Noël-Noël, Gabriele Ferzetti, Sylva Koscina.
When was Jessica released and how long is it?
Jessica was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Jessica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jessica was composed by Mario Nascimbene.
Is Jessica based on a book or true story?
Jessica is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Flora Sandstrom".