Alfredo, Alfredo

Alfredo, Alfredo is a 1972 Italian award-winning comedy film co-written and directed by Pietro Germi.

Plot
The film, told mostly in flashback, tells the story of a timid bank clerk living in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, who finds himself swept into dating and marrying a possessive woman, the stress he endures as her behavior in their marriage becomes increasingly domineering, and the obstacles he faces in leaving her for a more amenable woman, in a time when divorce was still illegal in Italy.

Cast

 * Dustin Hoffman (dubbed by Ferruccio Amendola): Alfredo Sbisà
 * Stefania Sandrelli (dubbed by Manuela Andrei): Maria Rosa Cavarani
 * Carla Gravina: Carolina Bettini
 * Duilio Del Prete: Oreste
 * Saro Urzì: Father of Mariarosa
 * Emanuela Fallini:the shaman
 * Danika La Loggia: Mother of Maria Rosa
 * Clara Colosimo: Mother of Carolina
 * Gino Baghetti: Father of Alfredo
 * Vittorio Duse (dubbed by Sergio Graziani): judge
 * Mario Frera (dubbed by Michele Gammino): assistant of the judge
 * Renzo Marignano: doctor

Production
The film was completely shot in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.

Awards

 * Golden Globe nominee: Best Foreign Language Film
 * David di Donatello: Best Film
 * U.S. National Board of Review nominee: Best Foreign Language Film