Edwige Fenech schemes for an inheritance in this cheeky Italian sex comedy.
THE WINSOME WIDOW
After the death of rich husband Salvatore in a car accident, his beautiful wife Caterina is preparing to collect the enormous legacy, but she will be able to benefit from it only if she gives birth to a child.
Quick Answer
The Winsome Widow is a 1973 Italian comedy directed by Mariano Laurenti about a recently widowed woman who must get pregnant immediately to secure her late husband's fortune.
Programmer's Pick
If you like your inheritance comedies with a side of cleavage and conniving, The Winsome Widow delivers. Edwige Fenech shines as the resourceful widow, while the plot milks every ounce of Italian sex comedy chaos from its setup.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Mariano Laurenti
- Writers
- Aldo Grimaldi, Giovanni Grimaldi
- Release
- 1973
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Comedy
- Also Known As
- The Sad Widow, The Winsome Widow, The Inconsolable Widow Thanks All Those Who Consoled Her, La viuda inconsolable agradece a los que la consolaron, Consolar a la viuda italiana, La vedova inconsolabile ringrazia quanti la consolarono, A Viúva Inconsolável, Original title: La vedova inconsolabile ringrazia quanti la consolarono
Why This Matters
This film is a representative example of the commedia sexy all'italiana genre from the early 1970s, directed by Mariano Laurenti and featuring Edwige Fenech, a prominent actress in Italian cinema of the period.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Fenech headlines as Caterina, navigating inheritance woes and marital hijinks with signature comic timing.
The film leans into playful eroticism and farcical setups, a hallmark of 1970s Italian sex comedies.
A fortune hangs in the balance as Caterina races against time (and relatives) to secure her late husband's wealth.
A gallery of quirky brothers, lawyers, and household staff fuel the comedic chaos.
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Questions from the Vault
When was The Winsome Widow released? +
The Winsome Widow was released in 1973.
Who directed The Winsome Widow? +
The Winsome Widow was directed by Mariano Laurenti.
How long is The Winsome Widow? +
The Winsome Widow has a runtime of 98 minutes.
What genre is The Winsome Widow? +
The Winsome Widow is a comedy.
Where can I watch The Winsome Widow? +
You can watch The Winsome Widow on SassyFlix.
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