The raison d'etre, so to speak, for this film (according to the advertising hype) is the presence of Laura Antonelli, whom the New York Post referred to as "the most impressively designed body since Ferrari." Fortunately, the Antonelli bod is not the main attraction in this lightweight sex farce. Set in Italy during the early decades, the story revolves around a couple named Eugenia (Antonelli) and Raimondo (Alberto Lionello) who, as they prepare to consummate their marriage, receive the unsettling news that they are, in fact, brother and sister. Ergo, no go. Keeping the secret under wraps, Raimondo throws himself into public works as a means of satiating his raging libido. And after many successfully thwarted attempts, Antonelli allows herself to be had by the family driver. Towards the end of this mostly amiable spree, the frustrated couple learns the truth about their respective patronages (an extremely clever and convoluted explanation which leaves the duo unrelated by blood), whereupon the husband announces that the thrill is gone, and Antonelli hits the road. There are some genuinely funny moments in this bit of fluff, but it's hardly a necessary purchase. (See QUARTET for availability.)
'Till Marriage Do Us Part
(1974) (Italy) Subtitled. 97 m. Color. $59.95. (NR) Axon Video. Home video rights only. Vol. 3, Issue 7
'Till Marriage Do Us Part
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