The Decameron

Storyline

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.

Top Cast

Franco Citti

Ciappelletto

Ninetto Davoli

Andreuccio of Perugia

J

Jovan Jovanović

Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce

Peronella

V

Vincenzo Amato

Masetto of Lamporecchio

G

Giuseppe Zigaina

Monk

M

Maria Gabriella Maione

Una Madonna

V

Vincenzo Cristo

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Allievo di Giotto

Giorgio Iovine

Lizio da Valbona