(released in English as The Witches ) is a 1967 Italian anthology film produced by Dino De Laurentiis . It is composed of five distinct comic and dramatic segments, each exploring the roles of women in Italian society. The film is most notable for being a showcase for actress Silvana Mangano , who stars in every segment, and for featuring Clint Eastwood in a rare, early non-Western role. Segment Breakdown
: Directed by Franco Rossi , this brief segment is a dark tale of Sicilian honor and revenge involving a young woman who manipulates men into violence. Le_streghe_1967_
: Directed by Mauro Bolognini , this short piece features Mangano as a motorist who picks up an injured man, but only to use his condition as an excuse to speed through Roman traffic. (released in English as The Witches ) is
: Directed by Luchino Visconti , this segment follows a famous actress (Mangano) who seeks refuge at a ski resort, only for her public persona to be unmasked and scrutinized by the wealthy guests. Segment Breakdown : Directed by Franco Rossi ,
