The Barefoot Contessa(1954)
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Overview
A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
Director
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Studio
Figaro Incorporated Production
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Harry Dawes
Ava Gardner
as Maria Vargas
Edmond O'Brien
as Oscar Muldoon
Marius Goring
as Alberto Bravano
Valentina Cortese
as Eleanora Torlato-Favrini
Rossano Brazzi
as Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
Elizabeth Sellars
as Jerry
Warren Stevens
as Kirk Edwards
Franco Interlenghi
as Pedro Vargas
Mari Aldon
as Myrna
Enzo Staiola
as Busboy
Bill Fraser
as J. Montague Brown
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.7 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Figaro Incorporated Production • Transoceanic Film • United Artists
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What is The Barefoot Contessa about?▼
A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
Who directed The Barefoot Contessa?▼
The Barefoot Contessa was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and released in 1954. It is a drama film.
How long is The Barefoot Contessa?▼
The Barefoot Contessa has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in The Barefoot Contessa?▼
The cast of The Barefoot Contessa includes Humphrey Bogart as Harry Dawes, Ava Gardner as Maria Vargas, Edmond O'Brien as Oscar Muldoon, Marius Goring as Alberto Bravano, Valentina Cortese as Eleanora Torlato-Favrini and more.
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