The story follows Domenico Petruzzelli, a tailor who creates garments for high-ranking Vatican officials. Despite his professional life’s religious ties and his wife Elena's strict Catholic values, Domenico begins a relationship with Marianna, a beautiful opera singer.
Critics often regard this film as a "superior" example of the Italian sex comedy. While the genre is known for being bawdy, Cornetti alla crema is noted for Martino's competent direction and for being slightly more restrained in its nudity compared to its contemporaries, focusing instead on high-energy slapstick and mistaken-identity tropes. Cream Horn (1981) - IMDb
The film was a commercial success, ranking 59th among the top 100 highest-grossing films in Italy for the 1981–1982 season. Cast and Characters The film features a classic ensemble for the genre: Cornetti alla crema (1981)
Domenico Petruzzelli, a Vatican tailor with a penchant for extramarital dalliances.
Elena Petruzzelli, Domenico’s devout Catholic wife. The story follows Domenico Petruzzelli, a tailor who
, a professional football player known for his extreme jealousy and violent outbursts.
Cornetti alla crema (1981), also known internationally as Cream Horn or Creampuffs , is a quintessential Italian sex comedy ( commedia sexy all'italiana ). Directed by Sergio Martino, a filmmaker also renowned for his work in the giallo thriller genre, the movie stands as one of the most recognizable examples of late-period "sexy comedy" that flourished in Italy during the 1970s and early 80s. Director: Sergio Martino . Release Date: September 11, 1981 (Italy). While the genre is known for being bawdy,
of his prestigious Vatican clientele. Genre Significance