Theorem (1968)

09/07/1968 (IT) • 1h 35m

Mystery, Drama

There are only 923 words spoken in "Teorema" – but it says everything!

Overview

A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.

Top Billed Cast

Terence Stamp

The Visitor

Silvana Mangano

Lucia, the Mother

Massimo Girotti

Paolo, the Father

Anne Wiazemsky

Odetta, the Daughter

Laura Betti

Emilia, the Servant

Ninetto Davoli

Angelino, the Messenger

Carlo De Mejo

Lucia's first lover

Adele Cambria

Emilia, the Second Servant


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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

italian

bourgeoisie

host family

household

stranger

lgbt

bisexual man

visitor

mysterious character

sexual encounter

drastic change of life

uninvited guest

wealthy family

seducer

milan, italy

gay theme

religious allegory

confess feelings

charming man

homme fatale

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