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His Secret Life (2001)

7.3/10 · 605 votes 1h 46m r RomanceDrama

#31 of 148 films from 2001 #352 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Ferzan Özpetek · Written by Ferzan Özpetek, Gianni Romoli

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Overview

When Antonia's husband Massimo is killed in a car accident, she accidentally discovers that he has been having a same-sex affair with a produce wholesaler named Michele.

Cast

Margherita Buyas Antonia
Stefano Accorsias Michele
Serra Yılmazas Serra
Gabriel Garkoas Ernesto
Erika Blancas Veronica
Andrea Renzias Massimo
Koray Candemiras Emir
Lucrezia Valiaas Mara
Filippo Nigroas Riccardo
Ivan Bacchias Luciano
Maurizio Romolias Angelo
Carmine Recanoas Israele
Luca Calvanias Sandro
Barbara Folchittoas Maria Grazia

Facts

Release dateMarch 16, 2001
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresRomance, Drama
Original titleLe fate ignoranti
LanguageIT
Box office$500,930
IMDbtt0274497

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Questions

How long is His Secret Life?
His Secret Life runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is His Secret Life worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 605 votes, which places it #31 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 80%) and #352 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed His Secret Life?
His Secret Life was directed by Ferzan Özpetek. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Loose Cannons (2010), The Goddess of Fortune (2019).
Who stars in His Secret Life?
Margherita Buy as Antonia; Stefano Accorsi as Michele; Serra Yılmaz as Serra; Gabriel Garko as Ernesto; Erika Blanc as Veronica; Andrea Renzi as Massimo.
What is His Secret Life rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for His Secret Life?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/235679.

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