''To Bed or Not to Bed'' ( it, Il diavolo, also known as ''The Devil'') is a

1963 Events January * January 1 – Bogle–Chandler case: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation scientist Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Mrs. Margaret Chandler are found dead (presumed poisoned), in bushland near the Lane Co ...

black-and-white Italian film directed by

Gian Luigi Polidoro Gian Luigi Polidoro (4 February 1927 – 7 September 2000) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 16 films between 1956 and 1998. His 1963 film '' Il diavolo'' won the Golden Bear at the 13th Berlin International Film F ...

. It tells the story of an

Italian Italian(s) may refer to: * Anything of, from, or related to the people of Italy over the centuries ** Italians, an ethnic group or simply a citizen of the Italian Republic or Italian Kingdom ** Italian language, a Romance language *** Regional Ita ...

merchant and his experiences during a visit to Sweden.

Cast

Alberto Sordi Alberto Sordi (15 June 1920 – 24 February 2003) was an Italian actor, voice actor, singer, comedian, director and screenwriter. Early life Born in Rome to a schoolteacher and a musician and the last of five children, Sordi was named in hon ...

- Amedeo Ferretti * Gunilla Elm-Tornkvist - Corinne * Anne-Charlotte Sjöberg - Karina * Barbro Wastenson - Barbro * Monica Wastenson - Monica *

Ulla Smidje Ulla is a given name. It is short for Ursula in German-speaking countries and Ulrika/Ulrikke in Scandinavian countries. As of 31 December 2011, there were 61,043 females named Ulla in Sweden, with the name being most popular during the 1930s a ...

- The Minister's Wife * Ulf Palme - The Minister *

Lauritz Falk Lauritz Falk (15 November 1909 – 1 February 1990) was a Swedish- Norwegian actor, film director, singer and painter. He appeared in about 60 roles in films and TV between 1923 and 1989. He is the cousin of the Swedish artist Bertram Schmiter ...

- Mr. Falkman

Awards

;Wins * Berlin Film Festival:

Golden Bear The Golden Bear (german: Goldener Bär) is the highest prize awarded for the best film at the Berlin International Film Festival. The bear is the heraldic animal of Berlin, featured on both the coat of arms and flag of Berlin. History The win ...

* Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy (

)

References

External links

* 1963 films Italian black-and-white films 1960s Italian-language films Commedia all'italiana Golden Bear winners 1963 comedy films Films directed by Gian Luigi Polidoro Films featuring a Best Musical or Comedy Actor Golden Globe winning performance 1960s Italian films {{1960s-Italy-comedy-film-stub