The Conjugal Bed (Italian: L'ape regina, lit. 'The Queen Bee') is a 1963 comedy-drama film directed by Marco Ferreri. It was entered into the 1963 Cannes Film Festival where Marina Vlady won the award for Best Actress.
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Plot
A wealthy car dealer called Alfonso decides to get married with Regina, a quiet devoted Catholic girl, introduced to him by a friend. After the wedding, she reveals having a strong sexual appetite but only aimed at conceiving a baby. After getting pregnant the bride loses any interest in Alfonso.
Cast
Ugo Tognazzi as Alfonso
Marina Vlady as Regina
Walter Giller as Father Bariaco
Linda Sini as Mother Superior
Riccardo Fellini as Riccardo
Igi Polidoro as Igi
Nino Vingelli
Achille Majeroni as Aunt Mafalda