The Decameron
332 reviews
History/Drama
1h 51m
1971
A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her...
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A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.
- DirectorPier Paolo Pasolini
- Release25 August 1971
- Genre
- Duration1h 51m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate332 reviews
- Productions
Artemis Film, Les Productions Artistes Associés, PEA
Cast

Franco Citti
Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli
Andreuccio of Perugia

Angela Luce
Peronella

Pier Paolo Pasolini
Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine
Lizio da Valbona

Guido Alberti
Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

Gianni Rizzo
Father Superior

Patrizia De Clara
Nun

Monique van Vooren
Queen of Skulls

Enzo Spitaleri
Monk

Elisabetta Genovese
Caterina (uncredited)

Giovanni Filidoro

Silvana Mangano
The Madonna (uncredited)

Giacomo Rizzo
Padre Superiore

Giani Esposito

Vittorio Fanfoni

Guido Mannari
Compagno di Giotto

Carmelo Reale
Man Robbed by Ciappelletto (uncredited)
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