The Virtuous Bigamist (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1956, The Virtuous Bigamist is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Soldati, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The Provence, somewhere in the 1950's. Paul Verdier, traveling salesman, leaves his home and his quarrelsome wife for his weekly round. On the train he meets a young woman, Marie, who looks a little lost. No wonder. Marie is pregnant but lacks the customary husband. She's returning to her village but is not exactly looking forward to the confrontation with her parents and the villagers, all pretty conservative people. After getting to know Paul a little better (for which there is ample time during the trip by train and bus) Marie decides to ask Paul to act as her husband, just to allay the suspicions of her family. After some hesitating Paul accepts, charmed by the girl and unaware of the complications such is bound to cause to his own life.
Who’s in it. The Virtuous Bigamist stars Fernandel as Paul Verdier, Giulia Rubini as Maria, Fosco Giachetti as Antonio and Alberto Sordi as Mario, bus driver.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Virtuous Bigamist has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Virtuous Bigamist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Virtuous Bigamist tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Virtuous Bigamist (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Virtuous Bigamist change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Virtuous Bigamist worth watching?
- The Virtuous Bigamist holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Virtuous Bigamist?
- The Virtuous Bigamist stars Fernandel, Giulia Rubini, Fosco Giachetti and Alberto Sordi.
- When was The Virtuous Bigamist released?
- The Virtuous Bigamist was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.