Teresa Venerdì

Teresa Venerdì

1941 · 87 min · IT · 6.7 (30 votes)
Dir. Vittorio De Sica · Starring Vittorio De Sica, Adriana Benetti, Irasema Dilián, Anna Magnani, Clara Auteri Pepe, Zaira La Fratta · Music Renzo Rossellini
RomanceComedy

A comedy of errors where floundering pediatrician Pietro takes a job as an orphanage health inspector to pay for the debts of his high-spending girlfriend Loletta, only to end up mistakenly engaged with Lilli, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, and pursued by lovestruck 18-year-old orphan Teresa Venerdì.

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A charmingly chaotic romp through mistaken identities and romantic entanglements. It's a witty, lighthearted affair with a sweet core, perfect for a cozy afternoon.

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