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A discontented husband, a nymphomaniac wife, and a meddling lover spiral into erotic intrigue.

MY WIFE, A BODY TO LOVE

1973 · 1h 30m · NR · Drama · IMDB TMDB

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.

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What is My Wife, A Body to Love about?

My Wife, A Body to Love is a 1973 Italian drama directed by Mario Imperoli about a businessman whose marriage to a nymphomaniac model is upended by the arrival of a young rival.

Programmer's Pick

Come for the tangled polyamorous web, stay for Antonella Murgia's fearless lead and a jazz score that smolders hotter than the marital bed. Imperoli dials up the sleaze factor but gives his femme fatale the steering wheel—a rare move for early '70s giallo.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set in Italy, My Wife, A Body to Love follows Paolo, a successful businessman, and his beautiful wife Simona, whose insatiable appetite for extramarital affairs leaves their marriage in constant flux. Paolo's complicated feelings—torn between love, jealousy, and something darker—are pushed to the limit when a young man named Marco enters the picture, disrupting their precarious dynamic. As the three become entangled, each begins to view the others as obstacles to their own desires. This small-scale giallo stands out for making its nymphomaniac heroine the central figure, with Antonella Murgia's performance and Giorgio Gaslini's evocative score heightening the film's erotic and psychological tensions.

Details & Specs

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

Cast & Crew

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Director: Mario Imperoli Writers: Mario Imperoli +2 more
Silvano Tranquilli Silvano Tranquilli Paolo Antonella Murgia Antonella Murgia Simona Peter Lee Lawrence Peter Lee Lawrence Marco Santi Michele Placido Michele Placido Simona's Partner SB Sonia Burton The Photographer Giglio Gigli Giglio Gigli Baron

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Why Cult

Nymphomaniac Lead

The story centers on Simona, a model whose unbridled sexuality drives the narrative and challenges her husband's boundaries.

Unique Giallo Angle

This giallo flips the script by focusing less on murder and more on marital dysfunction and sexual intrigue.

Giorgio Gaslini Score

Giorgio Gaslini's music doesn't just set the mood—it embodies the film's psychological and erotic tension.

Sleazy Italian Exploitation

With themes of polyamory, cuckoldry, and open marriage, the film doesn't shy from the era's most provocative taboos.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed My Wife, A Body to Love? +

My Wife, A Body to Love was directed by Mario Imperoli.

How long is My Wife, A Body to Love? +

My Wife, A Body to Love has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is My Wife, A Body to Love? +

My Wife, A Body to Love is a drama film.

Where can I watch My Wife, A Body to Love? +

You can watch My Wife, A Body to Love on SassyFlix.

How does Paolo react to Simona's infidelity? +

Paolo is aware of his wife's numerous affairs, yet it's ambiguous for much of the film whether he is jealous or secretly aroused by her behavior.

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