Movie Description
The Barefoot Contessa
(1954)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writer : Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Editor : William Hornbeck
- Cast : Humphrey Bogart,Ava Gardner,Edmond O'Brien,Marius Goring,Valentina Cortese,Rossano Brazzi,Elizabeth Sellars,Warren Stevens,Franco Interlenghi,Mari Aldon,Enzo Staiola,Bill Fraser,Alberto Rabagliati,Maria Zanoli,Renato Chiantoni,John Parrish,Jim Gérald,Diana Decker,Riccardo Rioli,Tonio Selwart,Margaret Anderson,Gertrude Flynn,Bessie Love,John Horne,Ugo Mari
Cast
Harry Dawes
Maria Vargas
Oscar Muldoon
Alberto Bravano
Eleanora Torlato-Favrini
Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
Jerry
Kirk Edwards
Pedro Vargas
Myrna
Busboy
J. Montague Brown
Proprietor
Maria's Mother
Maria's Father
Mr. Max Black
Mr. Blue
Drunken Blonde
Gypsy Dancer
Pretender
Pretender's Wife
Lulu McGee
Mrs. Eubanks
Hector Eubanks
Cigar Smoker in the Night Club (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Barefoot Contessa
Status Released
Release Information
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1954-09-29
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 08m
Revenue₹ 6600000
Production CompaniesFigaro Incorporated Production,Transoceanic Film,United Artists
Genres
- Drama
