The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

09/29/1954 (US) • 2h 8m

Drama

The world's most beautiful animal!

Overview

Has-been director Harry Dawes gets a new lease on his career when the independently wealthy tycoon Kirk Edwards hires him to write and direct a film. They go to Madrid to find Maria Vargas, a dancer who will star in the film.

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

-

Keywords

dancer

madrid, spain

count

millionaire

film director

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