Arabella

Arabella is an Italian comedy about a young woman who uses her beauty and wit to manipulate wealthy men. Her goal is to secure funds to help an older female relative who is facing severe financial distress and the potential loss of her property. To achieve this, the protagonist attempts various schemes, including seducing a British general and partnering with another opportunist to defraud a casino.

The film was directed by Mauro Bolognini, appearing in his filmography after The Queens and The Witches, and before The Oldest Profession, That Splendid November, and Metello. The screenplay was written by Brunello Rondi, Giorgio Arlorio, and Adriano Baracco. The lead role of Arabella was played by Virna Lisi, with a supporting cast that included James Fox, Margaret Rutherford, Terry-Thomas, Paola Borboni, and Antonio Casagrande.

Released in November 1967, the movie has a runtime of 105 minutes. It was produced by the company Cram. Based on user feedback, the film holds a rating of 5.1/10 on IMDb from 173 votes.