---
title: "Virility"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/virility-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 258224
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Virility (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/virility-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Virility is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Artwood, C. C. Champion. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Sicilian man's pride is tested by his son's mysterious, gender‑ambiguous partner."

### Why Watch
- Humorous exploration of masculinity
- Turi Ferro leads the cast
- Playful look at gender expectations

### Caveats & Content Note
- Brief runtime may limit depth of themes
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a lighthearted comedy with adult themes about masculinity and gender, best suited for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, satirical, gender-bending

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paolo Cavara
- **Networks / Studios**: Artwood, C. C. Champion

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Turi Ferro** as *Don Vito*
- **Agostina Belli** as *Cettina*
- **Marc Porel** as *Roberto*
- **Anna Bonaiuto** as *Lucia*
- **Geraldine Hooper** as *Pat*
- **Tuccio Musumeci** as *Avvocato Fisichella*
- **Maria Tolu** as *Illuminata*
- **Pippo Pattavina**
- **Gustavo De Nardo**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Virility released?
Virility was released in 1974, with a French release date of November 20, 1974.

### Q: What genre does Virility belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and romance film.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: Who plays the Sicilian character?
The Sicilian is portrayed by actor Turi Ferro.

### Q: What is the main premise of the story?
A Sicilian feels his masculinity threatened when his son returns with an androgynous girlfriend assumed to be male.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Virility — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/258224)
- [Virility - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virility)
- [Virility (1995) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/94296-virility/prehled/)

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