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Messalina, Messalina Directed by Bruno Corbucci Screenplay by Mario Amendola Story by Bruno Corbucci Studio Medusa Distribuzione Release date(s) November 8, 1977(Italy) Country Italy Language Italian Messalina, Messalina, also known as Caligula II: Messalina, Messalina, is a 1977 Italian spoof film.
Background
The film is not in fact a sequel to the 1979 film Caligula. During the time that Caligula spent in post-production, the film's co-producer Franco Rossellini wanted to get usage from the $20,000,000 of sets and costumes used in Caligula, fearing that the film would never be released. The sets and costumes, as noted in the film's opening credits, were those from Caligula, designed by Danilo Donati and used without his consent.
Synposis
The film begins with Messalina (Anneka Di Lorenzo), the wife of Claudius (Vittorio Caprioli), who is now Emperor succeeding Caligula. Most of the film revolves around Messalina's adulterous behavior, while Claudius remains blissfully unaware.
External links
Categories:- 1977 films
- Italian-language films
- 1970s comedy films
- 1970s adventure films
- Adventure comedy films
- Films set in ancient Rome
- Films shot in Italy
- Italian comedy films
- 1970s comedy film stubs
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