The Decameron

Release date: Aug 25, 1971

A young Sicilian is swindled twice, but ends up rich; a man poses as a deaf-mute in a convent of curious nuns; a woman must hide her lover when her husband comes home early; a scoundrel fools a priest on his deathbed; three brothers take revenge on their sister's lover; a young girl sleeps on the roof to meet her boyfriend at night; a group of painters wait for inspiration; a crafty priest attempts to seduce his friend's wife; and two friends make a pact to find out what happens after death.

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Top Cast

Ciappelletto

Andreuccio of Perugia

Rustico (scenes deleted)

Peronella

Masetto of Lamporecchio

Monk

Una Madonna

Allievo di Giotto

Lizio da Valbona

Giannello

Musciatto, Wealthy Merchant

Don Giovanni

Father Superior

Nun

Queen of Skulls

Monk

Monk

Caterina (uncredited)

Gemmata

Don Gianni

The Madonna (uncredited)

Padre Superiore

Compagno di Giotto

Alibech (scenes deleted)

(uncredited)

Lorenzo (uncredited)

(uncredited)

Riccardo (uncredited)

Man Robbed by Ciappelletto (uncredited)

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