Bambina (1974): cast, story & where to watch

1974 · Film · ★ 4.4

Bambina poster

Released in 1974, Bambina is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alberto Lattuada, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. In order to convince Raimonda, a wealthy noble woman, to finance his project for a holiday resort, Saverio gets engaged to Clotilde, her mentally-disturbed and sex-obsessed adolescent daughter. He plans to have her kidnapped and raped by an accomplice so she won't be a virgin anymore and he'll have an excuse to get out of the impending marriage. But what he doesn't plan is to fall in love with the girl...

Who’s in it. Bambina stars Gigi Proietti as Saverio Mazzacolli, Irene Papas as Raimonda Spina, Teresa Ann Savoy as Clotilde Spina and Mario Scaccia as Don Amilcare de Loyola, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Bambina has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bambina page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bambina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bambina (1974)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bambina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Bambina worth watching?
Bambina holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Bambina?
Bambina stars Gigi Proietti, Irene Papas, Teresa Ann Savoy, Mario Scaccia and Bruno Cirino.
When was Bambina released?
Bambina was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.