The Conjugal Bed (L'ape regina) | |
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Directed by | Marco Ferreri |
Written by | Marco Ferreri Rafael Azcona |
Produced by | Henryk Chrosicki Alfonso Sansone |
Starring | Ugo Tognazzi, Marina Vlady |
Cinematography | Ennio Guarnieri |
Edited by | Lionello Massobrio |
Music by | Teo Usuelli |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
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A wealthy car dealer called Alfonso decides to get married with Regina, a quiet devoted Catholic girl, introduced to him by a friend. After the wedding, she reveals having a strong sexual appetite but only aimed at conceiving a baby. After getting pregnant the bride loses any interest in Alfonso.
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