Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pare
Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pare

Il marito è mio e l'ammazzo quando mi pare

1968Movie98 minItalian

Ignazio is married to a much younger girl, as she starts being attracted by a handsome young man. The new couple set up several plans to kill the cuckhold, but.. it always seems to work out for lucky Ignazio!

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Luciano SalceGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Arturo, an accountant, discovers his wife, a wealthy heiress, is having an affair. Driven to distraction and fearing financial ruin if she divorces him, he hatches a plan to kill her. However, his attempts are hilariously inept, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest commercial success in Italy, appreciated for its satirical take on bourgeois morality and its comedic performances. While not a critical darling, it's remembered as a representative example of Italian comedy from the late 1960s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark humor and satirical edge.
  • Moschin's performance as the increasingly desperate husband is a highlight.
  • Some found the plot convoluted but enjoyed the comedic set pieces.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, translating to 'My husband is mine and I kill him when I want', reflects its darkly comedic and satirical tone regarding marriage and fidelity in Italian society at the time.

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