The Decameron 1971

A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

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Franco Citti Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli Andreuccio of Perugia

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Jovan Jovanović Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce Peronella

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Vincenzo Amato Masetto of Lamporecchio

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Giuseppe Zigaina Monk

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Maria Gabriella Maione Una Madonna

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Vincenzo Cristo

Pier Paolo Pasolini Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine Lizio da Valbona

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Salvatore Bilardo

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Vincenzo Ferrigno Giannello

Guido Alberti Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

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Vittorio Vittori Don Giovanni

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