COMEDY . 1970 . 2h 1m . 6.7/10

Man and Wife_

Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.

Starring Alberto Sordi, Monica Vitti, Enzo Jannacci
6.7/10
Rating
2h 1m
Runtime
1970
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.

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Cast
Alberto Sordi stars as Giacinto / Antonio in Man and Wife.
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Year context
Man and Wife was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a...
Man and Wife is a Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 1m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
121 min (2h 1m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (15 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Man and Wife about?
Three episodes. Episode 1 - The Refrigerator (Monicelli). A married couple of two poor emigrant workers spend almost all their money to buy a refrigerator (a must in the '70s). The purchase is too expensive for their family balance sheet. To earn some money they decide to go for prostitution. The wife is not so unhappy to the perspective. Episode 2 - The Room (Sordi). To celebrate ten years of marriage a couple decides to spend a quick holiday in top luxury hotels in Sardinia. But the fashion luxury VIP world is too hard to enter; they soon will end in prison. Episode 3 - The Lion (De Sica). Two adulterous, Antonio and Giulia, are blocked by a lion, staying on the exit in the place they met. They both have to come back home, but couldn't move because of the lion’s presence. The critical situation soon drives them to their limit, revealing their real essence.
How long is Man and Wife?
Man and Wife has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who stars in Man and Wife?
The cast of Man and Wife includes Alberto Sordi, Monica Vitti, Enzo Jannacci, Rossana Di Lorenzo, Luigi Bonos.
What is the rating of Man and Wife?
Man and Wife has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 15 votes on TMDB.

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Comedy
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