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Antonia trades a rejected dowry for convent chaos in this bawdy Italian farce.

NAUGHTY NUN

1972 · 1h 22m · NR · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

To spite her father, a young woman enters a convent. However, the woman's old boyfriend shows up and tries to win her back.

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What is Naughty Nun about?

Naughty Nun is a 1972 Italian comedy film directed by Mariano Laurenti about Antonia, a young woman forced into a convent after her marriage is denied, where her old boyfriend tries to win her back.

Programmer's Pick

Edwige Fenech as Antonia leads a romp that’s equal parts cleavage and chaos, with convent life turned on its head for every last laugh. Nunsploitation gets a comedic twist here—think less penance, more pantomime.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

When Antonia’s dowry is refused by her would-be father-in-law, she’s bundled off to the convent of the Little Sisters of Pain. But this is no ordinary refuge; the convent has been repurposed into a bawdy playground for the neighboring friary, setting the stage for a collision of lust, disguise, and farcical mischief. Antonia’s ex-boyfriend Folco isn’t about to let a wimple stand in the way of romance, sneaking into the convent in disguise to rekindle their affair. Expect cheeky period costumes, risqué hijinks, and a parade of irreverent characters as this Italian sex comedy gleefully skewers both tradition and propriety.

Details & Specs

Director
Mariano Laurenti
Writers
Pietro Aretino, Carlo Veo
Release
1972
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Beautiful Antonia, First a Nun Then a Demon, Y Jaimito que no es tonto, Wehe, wenn die Lust uns packt, A Bela Antônia, Original title: La bella Antonia, prima monica e poi dimonia

Why This Matters

This film is an example of the commedia sexy all'italiana genre, directed by Mariano Laurenti, reflecting the Italian cinema trend of blending eroticism and comedy in the early 1970s.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Mariano Laurenti Writers: Pietro Aretino +1 more
Edwige Fenech Edwige Fenech Antonia Riccardo Garrone Riccardo Garrone Giovanni Piccolomini Piero Focaccia Piero Focaccia Il pittore Dada Gallotti Dada Gallotti Domicilla Elio Crovetto Elio Crovetto Fra' Pomponio Umberto D'Orsi Umberto D'Orsi Domenico Mincaglia Josiane Tanzilli Josiane Tanzilli Serva Sandro Dori Sandro Dori Raffaello Malisa Longo Malisa Longo Caterina Lucretia Love Lucretia Love Ippolita Luciana Turina Luciana Turina Madre badessa Romano Malaspina Romano Malaspina Folco Piccolomini Tiberio Murgia Tiberio Murgia Fra' Filippuccio Carla Mancini Carla Mancini Una suora Gianni Pulone Gianni Pulone Amico di Ariosto FC Fortunato Cecilia Ariosto (as Cecilia Fortunato) Karin Well Karin Well Serva (uncredited) Fortunato Arena Fortunato Arena (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Italian Nunsploitation Comedy

This is a prime example of Italy’s ribald nunsploitation trend, blending slapstick, satire, and cheeky irreverence.

Edwige Fenech in a Lead Role

Cult favorite Edwige Fenech delivers her signature comedic and sultry performance as Antonia.

Medieval Period Farce

Set against a backdrop of medieval convents and costumes, the film lampoons period propriety with gleeful anachronism.

Raunchy Sex Comedy

Expect irreverent humor, risqué disguises, and plenty of nudity—this is not your average cloistered comedy.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Naughty Nun? +

Naughty Nun was directed by Mariano Laurenti.

When was Naughty Nun released? +

Naughty Nun was released in 1972.

How long is Naughty Nun? +

Naughty Nun has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is Naughty Nun? +

Naughty Nun is a comedy film.

Where can I watch Naughty Nun? +

Naughty Nun is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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