71SSIFF - 22/30 September 2023
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The Barefoot Contessa

Joseph L. Mankiewickz
USA
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Three American filmmakers discover an extraordinary dancer named María Vargas. Without losing a minute, he will move to Hollywood and launch the unknown star. Kirk, the producer of his films, courts Mary in vain. She, for humiliating him, agrees and accompanies the billionaire Bravano on a cruise along the Riviera.

Director
Joseph L. Mankiewickz (USA)
Screenplay
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Photography
Jack Cardiff
Edition
William Hornbeck
Music
Mario Nascimbene
Cast
Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring, Valentina Cortese, Rossano Brazzi, Elizabeth Sellars, Warren Stevens, Franco Interlenghi, Mari Aldon, Bessie Love
Running Time
128 m.
Country
USA
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