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Jessica is an American midwife whose physical attractions raise the libido of the men in a small Sicilian town. When the women of the town decide to forego pregnancy by abstaining from sex and avoid Jessica delivering their babies, the town priest steps in to bring normal marital relations back on track. Special Features 1080p high-definition presentation of a NEW 2K scan from the original camera negative by Imprint Films NEW Audio commentary by screenwriter/film historian C. Courtney Joyner Angie Dickinson: Looking Back - In depth interview with actress Angie Dickinson Theatrical Trailer Sales Points
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Jessica (1962)
112 min
When the men of a Sicilian village start obsessing over ravishing blonde midwife Jessica, angry females revolt by refusing to have sex with their husbands. As the local priest tries to encourage procreation, Jessica falls for a tricky recluse.