Jessica

Jessica is a romantic comedy and drama set in a Sicilian coastal village. The arrival of a blonde midwife named Jessica causes a stir among the local men, who become obsessed with her. In response, the women of the town organize a sex strike against their husbands. While the village priest attempts to encourage couples to procreate, Jessica finds herself attracted to a cunning recluse.

The film was co-directed by Jean Negulesco and Oreste Palella. For Negulesco, this production followed his work on Daddy Long Legs and preceded Hello-Goodbye. Palella previously directed I am Catherine. The screenplay was written by Edith R. Sommer, and Negulesco also served as the producer. The cast features Angie Dickinson in the title role, alongside Maurice Chevalier, Noël-Noël, Gabriele Ferzetti, Sylva Koscina, and Agnes Moorehead.

This international production involving Italy, the United States, and France has received a mixed response from viewers. On IMDb, the movie holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 495 votes, while on TMDB, it has a lower score of 4.5/10 from 18 votes.