The Seduction of Mimi
1972, Italian. Directed by Lina Wertmüller.
He's been a husband, a lover, a cuckold and a Communist. Now he just wants to be free.
Sicilian dockworker Mimi inadvertently becomes embroiled in an increasingly complicated array of personal conflicts. When he loses his job after voting against a Mafia kingpin in an allegedly secret election, Mimi leaves his wife to find new employment. He moves to Turin, where he engages in an affair with a Communist organiser. Soon, Mimi finds himself juggling two demanding relationships while plotting revenge against the corrupt forces that ruined his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lina WertmüllerDirector
- Giancarlo GianniniCarmelo Mardocheo / Mimí
- Mariangela MelatoFiorella Meneghini
- Agostina BelliRosalia Capuzzo
- Livia GiampalmoVioletta, bancarellaia
- Luigi DibertiPippino
- Turi FerroDon Calogero / Vico Tricarico / Salvatore Tricarico
- Elena FioreAmalia Finocchiaro
- Tuccio MusumeciPasquale
- Ignazio PappalardoMassaro 'Ntoni
- Gianfranco BarraBrigadiere Amilcare Finocchiaro
- Andrea MaugeriCast
- Sara MicalizziCast
Details
- Released
- 19 February 1972
- Original title
- Mimì metallurgico ferito nell'onore
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Lina Wertmüller
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The Seduction of Mimi: quick answers
Is The Seduction of Mimi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 123 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Seduction of Mimi?
The Seduction of Mimi runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Seduction of Mimi have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Seduction of Mimi on?
The Seduction of Mimi isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seduction of Mimi?
If you liked The Seduction of Mimi, try Divorce Italian Style, P.O. Box Tinto Brass, Totò, Peppino e i fuorilegge.
Who directed The Seduction of Mimi?
The Seduction of Mimi (1972) was directed by Lina Wertmüller and stars Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Agostina Belli.