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Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Harry Dawes
Ava Gardner
as Maria Vargas
Edmond O'Brien
as Oscar Muldoon
Marius Goring
as Alberto Bravano
Valentina Cortese
as Eleanora Torlato-Favrini
Rossano Brazzi
as Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
Elizabeth Sellars
as Jerry
Warren Stevens
as Kirk Edwards
Franco Interlenghi
as Pedro Vargas
Mari Aldon
as Myrna
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1954
Runtime2h 08m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes280
DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz
WritersJoseph L. Mankiewicz
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Barefoot Contessa
About The Barefoot Contessa
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.
Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, The Barefoot Contessa leans on a strong ensemble — Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1954.
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