An Italian giallo where marital games spiral into a web of infidelity and erotic intrigue.
MY WIFE, A BODY TO LOVE
The story of a nymphomaniac model with a somewhat older businessman husband. Although he is aware of his wife’s many, many infidelities, it is unclear for a LONG time whether he is actually jealous of them or turned on.
My Wife, A Body to Love is a 1973 Italian drama film directed by Mario Imperoli about a nymphomaniac model, her older businessman husband, and the tangled relationships that ensue when a young man enters their lives.
- Director
- Mario Imperoli
- Writers
- Mario Imperoli, Silvia Silvani, Franco Daniele
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- My Wife Has a Body to Die For, My Wife, a Body to Love, Original title: Mia moglie, un corpo per l'amore
The SassyFlix Take
Proof that in '70s Italy, even marital counseling came with a Giorgio Gaslini soundtrack.
Why Cult
Simona, played by Antonella Murgia, drives the film as a uniquely unrestrained protagonist whose desires leave everyone else scrambling.
This small-scaled giallo sidesteps the usual whodunit for a tangled web of open marriages, cuckolded husbands, and sexual scheming.
The soundtrack by Giorgio Gaslini is called out as the film’s most impressive element, lending a memorable mood to the erotic drama.
From deep cleavage to polyamorous trysts, the film dives into the Italian exploitation canon with gusto.
About This Film
This is rather small-scaled but unique Giallo film. It is unique mainly because its leading figure is a nymphomaniac whom Antonella Murgia characteristically plays. And the most impressive element this film has is nothing but the Giorgio Gaslini’s unforgettable music which adequately expresses the sexual tensions between the heroine and her men, and beautifully colours and heightens the film’s psychological dimension. Overall, this film is neither particularly excellent nor violent but still above-average Giallo which has the uniqueness, and seems to be suitable at least for the die-hard Giallo lover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Wife, A Body to Love about? +
My Wife, A Body to Love is about a successful businessman, Paolo, who struggles with his nymphomaniac wife Simona’s infidelities, especially when a young man named Marco enters their lives and complicates their dysfunctional marriage.
When was My Wife, A Body to Love released? +
My Wife, A Body to Love was released in 1973.
Who directed My Wife, A Body to Love? +
The film was directed by Mario Imperoli.
How long is My Wife, A Body to Love? +
The film has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is My Wife, A Body to Love? +
It is a drama, with strong elements of exploitation and giallo.
Where can I watch My Wife, A Body to Love? +
My Wife, A Body to Love is available to stream on SassyFlix.