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The film stars Marcello Mastroianni as a NATO officer who suffers from a peculiar condition: he can only become intimate with women when his life is in danger. This premise drives a series of comedic set pieces in which he seeks out risky situations, blending absurdity with the commedia all'italiana tradition.

The film was directed by Mario Monicelli, one of the foremost figures of Italian commedia all'italiana, who also directed classics like Big Deal on Madonna Street. It was produced by Carlo Ponti and co-starred Virna Lisi and Michèle Mercier alongside Mastroianni.

Marcello Mastroianni's performance was critically acclaimed and earned him awards attention at the time of release. The film itself screened at major European festivals and is regarded as a notable entry in the mid-1960s wave of sophisticated Italian comedies.

The film has had limited international home video distribution, with some European DVD releases offering English subtitle options. It is not commonly found on mainstream streaming platforms in English-speaking markets, so physical media import may be required.