Una moglie, due amici, quattro amanti (1980)

"Una moglie, due amici, quattro amanti" (1980), directed by Michele Massimo Tarantini, is an Italian sex comedy that encapsulates the essence of the commedia sexy all'italiana genre.


The film follows a comedic narrative where a doctor, after drinking an aphrodisiac by mistake, goes on a sexual rampage, leading to a series of humorous and chaotic situations. The plot is inspired by French farce, specifically "Le pillole di Ercole," and revolves around themes of infidelity, jealousy, and the comedic mishaps that ensue when sexual desire is out of control.


Michele Massimo Tarantini, known for directing several films in this genre, brings a typical approach with a focus on slapstick humor and eroticism. His direction is more about setting up comedic scenarios and less about character development or narrative depth. The film aims for laughs through exaggerated situations and physical comedy.

Performances:
Renzo Montagnani stars as the doctor, bringing his experience in comedy to deliver a performance filled with over-the-top reactions and physical humor.

Olga Karlatos and Luciano Salce provide solid support, with Karlatos playing the titular wife and Salce adding to the comedic chaos as one of the friends.