Movie Overview
Movie Name Malizia English Title Malicious Release Year 1973 Country Italy Language Italian Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance Runtime 97 minutes Director Salvatore Samperi IMDb Rating 6.3/10
| Movie Name | Malizia |
| English Title | Malicious |
| Release Year | 1973 |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 97 minutes |
| Director | Salvatore Samperi |
| IMDb Rating | 6.3/10 |
Movie Cast
Actor
Character
Laura Antonelli Angela Turi Ferro Ignazio Alessandro Momo Nino Tina Aumont Luciana Lilla Brignone Grandma Pino Caruso Don Cirillo Angela Luce Ines Corallo Stefano Amato Porcello Gianluigi Chirizzi Nuccio Grazia Di Marzà Adelina Massimiliano Filoni Enzio
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Laura Antonelli | Angela |
| Turi Ferro | Ignazio |
| Alessandro Momo | Nino |
| Tina Aumont | Luciana |
| Lilla Brignone | Grandma |
| Pino Caruso | Don Cirillo |
| Angela Luce | Ines Corallo |
| Stefano Amato | Porcello |
| Gianluigi Chirizzi | Nuccio |
| Grazia Di Marzà | Adelina |
| Massimiliano Filoni | Enzio |
Storyline
Malizia is set in Sicily during the 1950s and centers on Ignazio, a recently widowed father raising his children. When Angela becomes the family's new housekeeper, her presence changes the atmosphere of the household.
Ignazio develops strong feelings for Angela, while the family's younger members also become fascinated by her. What initially appears to be a straightforward household arrangement gradually develops into a complicated mixture of attraction, jealousy, rivalry and emotional manipulation.
The film uses comedy and mature romantic themes to explore relationships within a conservative Sicilian family, while also portraying the changing emotions of its characters.
Malizia is set in Sicily during the 1950s and centers on Ignazio, a recently widowed father raising his children. When Angela becomes the family's new housekeeper, her presence changes the atmosphere of the household.
Ignazio develops strong feelings for Angela, while the family's younger members also become fascinated by her. What initially appears to be a straightforward household arrangement gradually develops into a complicated mixture of attraction, jealousy, rivalry and emotional manipulation.
The film uses comedy and mature romantic themes to explore relationships within a conservative Sicilian family, while also portraying the changing emotions of its characters.
IMDb Rating
⭐ 6.3/10
Based on approximately 4.1K IMDb ratings.
Based on approximately 4.1K IMDb ratings.
Movie Summary & Key Moments
- Angela joins the household: A new housekeeper becomes an important presence in Ignazio's family.
- Growing attraction: Angela attracts attention from different members of the household.
- Family rivalry: Personal feelings create tension and competition within the family.
- Marriage plans: Ignazio considers a future with Angela, creating further complications.
- Emotional manipulation: Relationships become increasingly complicated as different characters attempt to influence Angela's choices.
- Comedy and drama: The film balances its mature themes with elements of Italian comedy and family drama.
- 1950s Sicily: The conservative social setting plays an important role in the characters' behavior and relationships.
- Angela joins the household: A new housekeeper becomes an important presence in Ignazio's family.
- Growing attraction: Angela attracts attention from different members of the household.
- Family rivalry: Personal feelings create tension and competition within the family.
- Marriage plans: Ignazio considers a future with Angela, creating further complications.
- Emotional manipulation: Relationships become increasingly complicated as different characters attempt to influence Angela's choices.
- Comedy and drama: The film balances its mature themes with elements of Italian comedy and family drama.
- 1950s Sicily: The conservative social setting plays an important role in the characters' behavior and relationships.
Facts & Trivia
- Original Title: Malizia.
- International Title: Malicious.
- Release Year: 1973.
- Director: Salvatore Samperi.
- Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro.
- Music: Fred Bongusto.
- Setting: 1950s Sicily.
- Festival: The film was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
- Legacy: Malizia became one of the best-known Italian erotic comedies of its era and helped establish Laura Antonelli as a major screen star.
- Original Title: Malizia.
- International Title: Malicious.
- Release Year: 1973.
- Director: Salvatore Samperi.
- Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro.
- Music: Fred Bongusto.
- Setting: 1950s Sicily.
- Festival: The film was entered into the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
- Legacy: Malizia became one of the best-known Italian erotic comedies of its era and helped establish Laura Antonelli as a major screen star.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Malizia about?
Malizia follows a widower and his family after a new housekeeper, Angela, enters their household and becomes the focus of complicated romantic and emotional tensions.
Q. When was Malizia released?
Malizia was released in Italy in 1973.
Q. Who directed Malizia?
The movie was directed by Salvatore Samperi.
Q. Who stars in Malizia?
The principal cast includes Laura Antonelli, Turi Ferro and Alessandro Momo.
Q. What language is Malizia in?
The original language is Italian.
Q. How long is Malizia?
The runtime is approximately 97–98 minutes, depending on the listed version.
Q. What is Malizia's IMDb rating?
The film currently has an IMDb rating of approximately 6.3/10.
Q. Is Malizia suitable for children?
No. It is an adult-oriented film containing mature romantic and sexual themes.
Q. What is Malizia about?
Malizia follows a widower and his family after a new housekeeper, Angela, enters their household and becomes the focus of complicated romantic and emotional tensions.
Q. When was Malizia released?
Malizia was released in Italy in 1973.
Q. Who directed Malizia?
The movie was directed by Salvatore Samperi.
Q. Who stars in Malizia?
The principal cast includes Laura Antonelli, Turi Ferro and Alessandro Momo.
Q. What language is Malizia in?
The original language is Italian.
Q. How long is Malizia?
The runtime is approximately 97–98 minutes, depending on the listed version.
Q. What is Malizia's IMDb rating?
The film currently has an IMDb rating of approximately 6.3/10.
Q. Is Malizia suitable for children?
No. It is an adult-oriented film containing mature romantic and sexual themes.
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