Arabella (1967 film)

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Arabella
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Mauro Bolognini
Written by Giorgio Arlorio
Adriano Baracco
Brunello Rondi
Produced byMaleno Malenotti
Starring Virna Lisi
James Fox
Margaret Rutherford
Terry-Thomas
Cinematography Ennio Guarnieri
Edited by Eraldo Da Roma
Music by Ennio Morricone
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • 1967 (1967)
Running time
105 minutes (Italy)
CountryItaly
Language English

Arabella is an Italian comedy film in the English language, starring Virna Lisi, Terry-Thomas and James Fox. It was directed by Mauro Bolognini. [1]

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The film is a comic farce set in Italy, playing off the interaction between English and Italian stereotypes.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Arabella (1968)". Film & TV Database. British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 16 January 2009. Retrieved 30 May 2013.