The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

09/29/1954 (US) • 2h 8m

Drama

The world's most beautiful animal!

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.

Top Billed 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

Warren Stevens

Kirk Edwards

Franco Interlenghi

Pedro Vargas


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$6,600,000.00

Keywords

dancer

madrid, spain

count

millionaire

film director

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