The Barefoot Contessa
29 September 1954·2h 8min
Drama
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. MankiewiczCast:Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring,
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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Original Title
The Barefoot Contessa
Status
Released
Release Date
29/09/1954
Original Language
English
Production Country
United States, Italy
Revenue
$6,600,000.00
