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title: "The Bishop's Bedroom"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-bishop-s-bedroom-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 63071
imdb_id: "tt0146289"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 110
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 51
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Bishop's Bedroom (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

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## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Bishop's Bedroom.
Year: 1977.
Release Date: 03/18/1977 (IT).
Genres: Crime, Comedy, and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 50m.
Plot: Mario (rich, eccentric war hero) befriends Marco (loner with a sailboat). Mario takes Marco home to meet Cleofe (estranged wife) and Matilde (sexually repressed sister-in-law). Mario confesses love for Matilde, creating a love triangle.
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        The Bishop's Bedroom is a 1977 film categorized under the genres of crime, comedy, and drama. Released in Italy on March 18, 1977, the production has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. The story follows Mario, a wealthy and eccentric war hero, who forms a friendship with Marco, a loner who possesses a sailboat

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Dino Risi
- **Networks / Studios**: S.N. Prodis, Merope, Carlton Film Export

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ugo Tognazzi** as *Orimbelli*
- **Patrick Dewaere** as *Marco Maffei*
- **Ornella Muti** as *Matilde*
- **Lia Tanzi** as *Landina*
- **Gabriella Giacobbe** as *Cleofe*
- **Katia Tchenko** as *Charlotte*
- **Karine Verlier** as *Germaine*
- **Franco Sangermano** as *Mazzoleni - the Examining Magistrate*
- **Piero Mazzarella** as *Brighenti*
- **Renzo Ozzano** as *Warrant Officer Gambino*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Bishop's Bedroom online?
The Bishop's Bedroom is currently available to watch or stream on Plex, Plex Channel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Bishop's Bedroom worth watching?
The Bishop's Bedroom holds a community rating of 5.7/10 based on 51 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Bishop's Bedroom and when was it released?
The Bishop's Bedroom is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Bishop's Bedroom?
The Bishop's Bedroom was directed by Dino Risi.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Bishop's Bedroom — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63071)
- [The Bishop's Bedroom (1977) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0146289/fullcredits/)
- [The Bishop's Bedroom (1977) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/63071-la-stanza-del-vescovo/cast)

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