Comedy Cult Classic

A young gigolo navigates Milan’s elite, seduction, and social climbing in 1960s Italy.

LISTEN, LET'S MAKE LOVE

In the beginning...it's the woman who pays and in the end...it's the man!

1968 · 1h 31m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

When his father dies, young lad travels to Milan to attend the funeral and decides to follow in his father's footsteps as a gigolo. He is successful at finding rich women to prey on, but finds himself caught up in a bidding war.

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What is Listen, Let's Make Love about?

Listen, Let's Make Love is a 1968 Italian comedy film directed by Vittorio Caprioli about a young man who moves to Milan and becomes involved with wealthy women to support himself.

Programmer's Pick

Only in 1960s Italy could social mobility involve so many costume parties, a hairy chest, and a trail of wealthy paramours. Vittorio Caprioli’s sly comedy pokes fun at the art of being kept—and the high price of elegant dresses.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When Lallo di San Marciano’s father passes away, leaving behind little more than a wardrobe of elegant clothes, the young man relocates from Naples to Milan. Welcomed into his uncle Carlo’s home, Lallo quickly becomes entangled in the opulent world of his aunt’s affluent social circle. Adopting the ways of a gigolo, he uses his charm and looks to forge relationships with a series of wealthy women, securing his place among the privileged. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Italy, this comedy explores themes of seduction, opportunism, and the nuances of social climbing—all without revealing how Lallo’s escapades ultimately unfold.

Details & Specs

Director: Vittorio Caprioli
Writers: Vittorio Caprioli, Franca Valeri, Enrico Medioli
Release: 1968
Runtime: 1h 31m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Comedy

Why This Matters

This film is an example of the commedia all'italiana genre and was both written and directed by Vittorio Caprioli, highlighting his dual creative role.

— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Vittorio Caprioli Writers: Vittorio Caprioli +2 more

Pierre Clémenti Lallo

Beba Lončar Aunt Lidia

Edwige Feuillère Giuditta Passani

Franca Valeri Diraghi

Massimo Girotti Tassi

Juliette Mayniel Gilberta

Tanya Lopert Flavia Menobo

Claudine Auger Ida Bernasconi

Valentina Cortese Lallo's Mother CC Carlo Caprioli Uncle Carlo MM Martine Malle Sveva

Amerigo Tot Barone von Tummler

Fabienne Fabre AF Antonietta Fiorito

Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia

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