A freshly released ex-con faces a frosty welcome from his wife in this Italian comedy of romantic misfires.
SWEETHEART
Alfredo, jailed for theft and fraud, after having served the sentence discovers that his wife Adelina no longer wishes to live with him.
Sweetheart is a 1977 Italian comedy film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile about Alfredo, who, after serving time for theft and fraud, finds his wife Adelina no longer wants to live with him.
- Director
- Pasquale Festa Campanile
- Writer
- Franco Verucci
- Release
- 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- Vaimokulta, Dear Wife
Why Cult
Follow Alfredo as his plans for post-prison bliss unravel when his wife has other ideas.
Director Pasquale Festa Campanile brings his signature comedic sensibility to a tale of love gone sideways.
The film doesn't shy from nudity and provocative themes, adding a saucy edge to the comedy.
Johnny Dorelli and Agostina Belli head up a cast that delivers both laughs and awkward reunions.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Sweetheart about? +
Sweetheart follows Alfredo, who, after serving a sentence for theft and fraud, discovers his wife Adelina no longer wants to be with him.
When was Sweetheart released? +
Sweetheart was released in 1977.
Who directed Sweetheart? +
Sweetheart was directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile.
How long is Sweetheart? +
Sweetheart has a runtime of 109 minutes.
What genre is Sweetheart? +
Sweetheart is a comedy.
Where can I watch Sweetheart? +
Sweetheart is available to watch on SassyFlix.
