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Cast
Senta Berger
as Enrica Sebastiani
Catherine Spaak
as Ernesta Maini
Enrico Montesano
as Silvestro Parolini
Gastone Moschin
as Lawyer
Lino Toffolo
as Vladimiro Pellegrini
Gabriella Giorgelli
as Gasoline pump attendant
Arnoldo Foà
as Maini - father of Ernesta
Francesco Mulè
as Judge
Lino Banfi
as Foreman
Bruno Boschetti
as Doctor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1972
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorMarcello Fondato
WritersMarcello Fondato
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCause of Divorce
About Cause of Divorce
A couple is short of money and got marital problems. Sylverte knows Enrica and intent to marry her but before he needs divorce from his wife.
Directed by Marcello Fondato, Cause of Divorce leans on a strong ensemble — Senta Berger, Catherine Spaak, Enrico Montesano — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1972.
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