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Scheming real estate, restless wives, and rural games play out in this Italian sex comedy of errors.

LOVES, BED AND BETRAYALS

1976 · 1h 36m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

A speculator, his voluptuous wife and daughter have to pay more than they bargained for when pursuing the land of a boorish shepherd

Quick Answer

What is Loves, Bed and Betrayals about?

Loves, Bed and Betrayals is a 1976 Italian comedy directed by Alfonso Brescia about a building speculator whose attempt to acquire a shepherd's land leads to unexpected entanglements with his own family.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of real estate negotiation involves broom games and seductive family drama, this 1970s Italian romp is built just for you. Come for the land grab, stay for Marisa Mell and the topless shenanigans.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the rustic backdrop of rural Italy, Loves, Bed and Betrayals follows a determined building speculator who sets his sights on acquiring the land of a simple shepherd named Baldo. As the speculator, accompanied by his alluring wife Greta and rebellious daughter Paola, tries to win over Baldo, their urban sophistication clashes comically with provincial resistance. Invited into Baldo's home, the family’s motives become increasingly tangled, especially as the women begin to favor the shepherd’s charms. This Italian sex comedy weaves together marital mischief, opportunistic schemes, and playful rivalries, creating a lively tableau of flirtation and mistaken intentions.

Details & Specs

Director
Alfonso Brescia
Writer
Mauro Righi
Release
1976
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Loves, Beds and Betrayals, Asklar, Yataklar ve Aldatmalar, Original title: Amori, letti e tradimenti

Why This Matters

This film is an example of the commedia sexy all'italiana genre and features direction and co-writing by Alfonso Brescia, with performances from Marisa Mell and Don Backy.
— SassyFlix Curator

Why Cult

Land Grab Farce

Watch a scheming speculator plot to snatch a shepherd’s land, only to be outwitted by rural hospitality and cunning.

Sex Comedy Mayhem

This Italian sex comedy leans into marital mix-ups, neglected spouses, and a parade of risqué entanglements.

Marisa Mell in Action

See cult favorite Marisa Mell as Greta, a wife whose interests stray as the plot thickens.

Rustic vs. Bourgeois

Enjoy the culture clash between a boorish shepherd and a bourgeois family, with comic sparks flying at every turn.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Loves, Bed and Betrayals released? +

Loves, Bed and Betrayals was released in 1976.

Who directed Loves, Bed and Betrayals? +

Loves, Bed and Betrayals was directed by Alfonso Brescia.

How long is Loves, Bed and Betrayals? +

Loves, Bed and Betrayals has a runtime of 96 minutes.

What genre is Loves, Bed and Betrayals? +

Loves, Bed and Betrayals is an Italian comedy.

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