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Jealousy runs wild in 1970s Milan as a lawyer's imagination gets the best of him.

EVIL THOUGHTS

Q: What is Evil Thoughts about?

Evil Thoughts is about Mario Marani, a respected lawyer in 1970s Milan, whose obsessive jealousy leads him to suspect his wife of infidelity, spiraling into erotic paranoia.

1976 · 1h 45m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Mario Marani is a well-respected lawyer in late 70s Milano. He and his wonderful wife Francesca have an intense high social life. But Mario has a problem. He is obsessed by bad thoughts (cattivi pensieri); he is always concerned about his wife, thinking continuously to be betrayed by her. It is a nightmare, every time Mario sees Francesca talking to one of their friends immediately starts to see her and him in an hot affair. Jealousy and suspects increase and increase, till their life cross with a young man hidden inside their flat.

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Quick Answer

What is Evil Thoughts about?

Evil Thoughts is a 1976 Italian comedy film directed by Ugo Tognazzi about a jealous lawyer in Milan whose obsessive suspicions of his wife's infidelity spiral out of control.

Programmer's Pick

Ugo Tognazzi directs—and stars—as a man whose imagination is as active as his libido, with Edwige Fenech turning every glance into potential scandal. Expect Milanese style, naked ambition, and a parade of steamy suspicions that would make even the most secure spouse sweat.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the glamorous backdrop of late 1970s Milan, Evil Thoughts follows Mario Marani, a respected lawyer whose enviable social life is marred by relentless jealousy. Despite having a loving wife, Francesca, Mario is plagued by vivid fantasies of betrayal whenever she interacts with their circle of friends. His suspicion grows with every innocent conversation, fueling a cycle of paranoia and erotic daydreams. The tension escalates when the couple’s home life is disrupted by the unexpected presence of a young man hiding in their flat. This Italian sex comedy blends marital neuroses with risqué humor, poking fun at the absurdities of possessiveness and desire.

Details & Specs

Director: Ugo Tognazzi
Writers: Enzo Jannacci, Antonio Leonviola
Release: 1976
Runtime: 1h 45m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Comedy
Also Known As: Who Mislaid My Wife?, Bad Thoughts, ¿Quién se acuesta con mi mujer?, Original title Cattivi pensieri

Why This Matters

This 1976 Italian comedy showcases Ugo Tognazzi's multifaceted talent, as he serves as writer, director, and star, reflecting his significant role in Italian cinema of the era.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Ugo Tognazzi Writers: Enzo Jannacci +1 more

Ugo Tognazzi Mario Marani

Edwige Fenech Francesca Marani

Paolo Bonacelli Antonio Marani

Piero Mazzarella Concierge

Yanti Somer Paola

Mara Venier Mrs. Bocconi

Luc Merenda Recrosio

Laura Bonaparte amante di Recrosio

Mircha Carven Lorenzo Macchi

Pietro Brambilla Duccio

Orazio Orlando avvocato Borderò

Massimo Serato Carlo Bocconi BV Beppe Viola Commissario di Polizia

Franco Odoardi dirigente Confindustria

Guido Nicheli ospite

Angelo Pellegrino assistente

Ricky Tognazzi Gino

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