The Conjugal Bed

– A 40 years old man, Alfonso, finally succeeds to marry a virgin, educate, beautiful and very catholi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 25 Minutes
Release Year:
1963
Original Name:
Una storia moderna - L'ape regina
The Conjugal Bed (1963) - Also known as Una storia moderna - L'ape regina

A 40 years old man, Alfonso, finally succeeds to marry a virgin, educate, beautiful and very catholic woman. But soon she, Regina, starts stressing him because she wants to be pregnant. When the stress is at its peak Regina at last gets pregnant. Once the goal is reached the man is put aside and dies.

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Release Date:

24 Apr 1963

Language:

Italian

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Marco Ferreri

Writer:

Goffredo Parise (idea), Rafael Azcona (story and screenplay), Marco Ferreri (story and screenplay), Diego Fabbri (scenario collaborator), Pasquale Festa Campanile (scenario collaborator), Massimo Franciosa (scenario collaborator)

Main Actors:

Ugo Tognazzi, Marina Vlady, Walter Giller, Linda Sini

Plot:

A 40 years old man, Alfonso, finally succeeds to marry a virgin, educate, beautiful and very catholic woman. But soon she, Regina, starts stressing him because she wants to be pregnant. When the stress is at its peak Regina at last gets pregnant. Once the goal is reached the man is put aside and dies.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Les Films Marceau

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10