The Barefoot Contessa

The Barefoot Contessa

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6.8 /10 261 votes
September 29, 1954 2h 8m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Writers Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Studio Figaro Incorporated Production
Rating 6.8/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Harry Dawes

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Maria Vargas

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

Oscar Muldoon

Marius Goring

Marius Goring

Alberto Bravano

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Eleanora Torlato-Favrini

Rossano Brazzi

Rossano Brazzi

Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini

Elizabeth Sellars

Elizabeth Sellars

Jerry

Warren Stevens

Warren Stevens

Kirk Edwards

Franco Interlenghi

Franco Interlenghi

Pedro Vargas

Mari Aldon

Mari Aldon

Myrna

Enzo Staiola

Enzo Staiola

Busboy

Bill Fraser

Bill Fraser

J. Montague Brown

Frequently Asked Questions

The Barefoot Contessa was released on September 29, 1954.

The runtime of The Barefoot Contessa is 2h 8m.

The Barefoot Contessa is a Drama movie.

The Barefoot Contessa has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Barefoot Contessa is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Barefoot Contessa was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

The main cast of The Barefoot Contessa includes Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien.

The Barefoot Contessa is originally in English.