Comedy Cult Classic

A losing gambler bets his luck—and libido—on seducing a curvy muse in this Italian sex comedy.

POKER IN BED

1974 · 1h 25m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

A poker player on a losing streak meets a beautiful young woman. He's attracted to her, but she appears to be perfectly content with her boyfriend, a somewhat wussy writer. The gambler gets the idea that if he can get this woman into bed, it will change his luck at the gambling tables.

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What is Poker in Bed about?

Poker in Bed is a 1974 Italian comedy directed by Giuliano Carnimeo about a down-on-his-luck poker player who believes seducing a beautiful woman will turn his fortunes at the card table.

Programmer's Pick

If you think changing your luck requires a rabbit’s foot, Michele suggests you try Edwige Fenech instead. Come for the poker, stay for the riotous Italian sex comedy—delivered with the kind of shameless silliness and skin that only the 1970s could provide.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Poker in Bed is a broad Italian sex comedy centered on Michele, a poker player whose bad luck at the tables is rivaled only by his hapless romantic pursuits. When he meets Eva, an alluring woman already attached to a meek writer, Michele becomes convinced that winning her over is the secret to changing his fortunes. What follows is a parade of sexual slapstick, maniacally talkative women, and brazen comic set pieces that revel in absurdity. With its cheeky humor, playful nudity, and a breezy, catchy theme song, the film is a showcase for Edwige Fenech’s comedic and sensual talents, delivering a quintessentially Italian blend of farce and erotica.

Details & Specs

Director: Giuliano Carnimeo
Writers: Tito Carpi, Carlo Giuffrè
Release: 1974
Runtime: 1h 25m
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
Genres: Comedy
Also Known As: Póker de camas, I kyria paizei poker sto krevati, Elate na kanete erota s' emas, Pos to paizei i kyria?, A Senhora Sabe da Poda?, Original title: La signora gioca bene a scopa?