When a Mafia boss in Sicily leaves for prison, he advises Vito, a young man who’s his potential successor, to marry a virtuous and poor woman. Vito’s eye settles on Francesca, only 15, but lovely and self-possessed. Although she falls in love with Vito, she won’t bow down to him.

La Moglie Più Bella (The Most Beautiful Wife) –

Regia/Director: Damiano Damiani
Cast/Stars: Alessio Orano, Ornella Muti, Tano Cimarosa
(1970)