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Frisky (1954)

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Plot

In the heart of a quaint Italian hamlet, a swirl of love, scandal, and misinterpretation begins to brew. The charming Maria De Ritis is betrothed to the diligent Lieutenant Pietro Stelluti, whose superior officer, Marshal Antonio Carotenuto, finds himself in emotional turmoil. Antonio is on a precipice, torn between his deep affection for the sultry Annarella Mirziano and his duty to the military. Annarella, a single mother in the conservative 50s era, becomes a stumbling block in Antonio's path, jeopardizing his career. When Stelluti is called away on duty, Maria takes up employment under the equally lonesome Antonio, sparking the town's gossip mill. The innocent camaraderie between Maria and Antonio is misconstrued as an illicit affair, churning a storm of jealousy within the hearts of both Stelluti and Annarella. On Stelluti's return, the misunderstanding plunges him and Maria into a whirlwind of accusations and heartbreak, leading Maria to flee and join a wandering theatrical troupe as a dancer. As Antonio struggles to reassure Annarella of his loyalty, an unexpected visitor - the father of Annarella's child - arrives, throwing their lives into further disarray. With a heavy heart, Antonio leaves the decision to Annarella, who chooses the father of her child, leaving Antonio and the village behind. Meanwhile, fate has other plans for the heartbroken Maria. A devastating earthquake shatters her newfound life, bringing her back to the village, to the ruins of her home, and ultimately, to a reunion with Stelluti. In this tumultuous tale of love, misunderstandings, and second chances, the endearing characters navigate the intricate labyrinth of their hearts, set against the picturesque backdrop of their Italian village.

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Frisky is a comedy movie featuring Vittorio De Sica and directed by Luigi Comencini.

Frisky is currently streaming on fuboTV.