Strip First, Then We Talk

Strip First, Then We Talk is a 1975 commedia sexy all'italiana film written and directed by Fabio Pittorru, in his directorial debut. It stars Enzo Cerusico and Silvia Dionisio.

Cast

Enzo Cerusico as Alberto Donati
Silvia Dionisio as Cristina
Nino Castelnuovo as Giuliano
Lia Tanzi as Rossana
Valeria Fabrizi as Benita
Manuela Wondratschek as Elga
Umberto D'Orsi as Police Commissioner
Gino Pagnani as Otello
Toni Ucci as Gerbino
Dante Cleri as Martuccio
Ilona Staller as Otello's friend
Luca Sportelli as Carabiniere

Production

The film was produced by Jarama Film. Censorship records list Renzo Ragazzi as co-director, although his name does not appear in the film's credits. It was shot in Anguillara Sabazia.

Release

The film was distributed in Italian cinemas by D.E.A. starting from 4 December 1972. The version released in the United Kingdom was heavily cut, with a runtime 25 minutes shorter than the original version.

Reception

A contemporary review from La Stampa panned the film, referring to it as 'a story without head or tail that tries to find spice in a handful of stripteases', in which 'the actors seem unconvinced, as does the audience'. Renato Palazzi from Corriere della Sera was also critical, describing it as 'perhaps one of the most boring and depressing products of recent years'.