Jessica(1962)
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Overview
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
Director
Oreste Palella
Studio
Les Films Ariane
Cast
Maurice Chevalier
as Father Antonio
Angie Dickinson
as Jessica Brown Visconti
Noël-Noël
as Old Crupi
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Edmondo Raumo
Sylva Koscina
as Nunzia Tuffi
Agnes Moorehead
as Maria Lombardo
Marcel Dalio
as Luigi Tuffi
Antonio Cifariello
as Gianni Crupi
Marina Berti
as Filippella Risino
Georgette Anys
as Mamma Parigi
Kerima
as Virginia Toriello
Carlo Croccolo
as Beppi Toriello
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1962
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
4.5 / 10
Production Companies
Les Films Ariane • Dear Film
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Where can I watch Jessica?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jessica (1962).
What is Jessica about?▼
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.
Who directed Jessica?▼
Jessica was directed by Oreste Palella and released in 1962. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Jessica?▼
Jessica has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in Jessica?▼
The cast of Jessica includes Maurice Chevalier as Father Antonio, Angie Dickinson as Jessica Brown Visconti, Noël-Noël as Old Crupi, Gabriele Ferzetti as Edmondo Raumo, Sylva Koscina as Nunzia Tuffi and more.
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