Jus primae noctis | |
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Directed by | Pasquale Festa Campanile |
Cinematography | Silvano Ippoliti |
Edited by | Nino Baragli |
Music by | Riz Ortolani |
Language | Italian |
Jus primae noctis is a 1972 Italian comedy film directed by Pasquale Festa Campanile. [1] [2]
Ariberto de Ficulle is a nobleman who came into possession of a small feud by marrying the ugly Matilde Montefiascone. Domineering in the village and fighting constantly with Gandolfo, Ariberto, not satisfied, also restores the "ius primae noctis".
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