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The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

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  • Sep 29, 1954
  • 2h 8m
  • NR

6.8/10

TMDB user score
289 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. Its leading cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner and Edmond O'Brien. It runs for 2 hours 8 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 8 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 289 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Humphrey Bogart Harry Dawes
  • Ava Gardner Maria Vargas
  • Edmond O'Brien Oscar Muldoon
  • Marius Goring Alberto Bravano
  • Valentina Cortese Eleanora Torlato-Favrini
  • Rossano Brazzi Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
  • Elizabeth Sellars Jerry
  • Warren Stevens Kirk Edwards
  • Franco Interlenghi Pedro Vargas
  • Mari Aldon Myrna
  • Enzo Staiola Busboy
  • Bill Fraser J. Montague Brown
  • Alberto Rabagliati Proprietor
  • Maria Zanoli Maria's Mother
  • Renato Chiantoni Maria's Father
  • John Parrish Mr. Max Black
  • Jim Gérald Mr. Blue
  • Diana Decker Drunken Blonde

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