The Decameron

Plot Summary

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

Jovan Jovanović Rustico (scenes deleted)

Angela Luce Peronella

Vincenzo Amato Masetto of Lamporecchio