Release, runtime and language

1960 · 99 mins · Italian

Directed by

Mauro Bolognini

Starring

Claudia Cardinale, Marcello Mastroianni, Rina Morelli, Pierre Brasseur, Tomas Milian, Guido Celano

A frank portrait of a marital challenge, the film follows Antonio Magnano, who finds himself unable to consummate his marriage to the beautiful Barbara Puglisi, prompting doubts about his virility. Though he loves Barbara and they have enjoyed a year of happiness together, his impotence creates tension and strain for both of them and those around them.