Il terno a letto
Il terno a letto

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Il terno a letto

1980
Movie
85 min
English

Brigitte, a factotum secretary for a small, thriving Milanese company, has an affair on alternate days with each of the owner's children, while he has fun with the waitress.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Giorgio SimonelliGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A comedic tale revolving around two friends who find themselves in a series of increasingly absurd situations, often involving women and mistaken identities. The film follows their escapades as they try to navigate love, luck, and the general chaos of life. It's a classic Italian sex comedy from the era.

Critical Reception

As a product of its time and genre, 'Il terno a letto' was generally received as lighthearted, escapist entertainment. It catered to a specific audience looking for predictable comedic tropes and romantic entanglements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and often silly humor.

  • Viewed as a typical example of Italian 'Commedia sexy all'italiana' of the late 70s and early 80s.

  • Some critics found the plot thin and relying heavily on genre conventions.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to ascertain due to limited public reviews, but films of this genre typically appealed to viewers seeking low-brow comedy and suggestive humor.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a wave of Italian 'Commedia sexy all'italiana' (Italian sex comedies) that were popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s, often featuring a blend of risqué humor and relatable, albeit exaggerated, characters.

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