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Cast
Paola Barbara
as Elena di Vigliè
Gustav Diessl
as Giulio Boldrini
Luisella Beghi
as Anna di Vigliè
Maria Jacobini
as Maria di Vigliè
Aldo Silvani
as Il conte Fabrizio di Vigliè
Carlo Minello
as Paolo d'Avita
Nelly Corradi
as Cristina d'Avita
Jone Salinas
as Cecilia De Monteros
Fedele Gentile
as Diego De Monteros
Tina Lattanzi
as La baronessa d'Avita
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1943
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorGiorgio Simonelli
WritersEttore Maria Margadonna, Francesco Pasinetti, Marcello Pagliero
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Fire Dance
About The Fire Dance
A decadent noblewoman, whose stranded husband has dilapidated their whole fortune on gambling, tries to keep her daughter in school while hiding their state of poverty from her, by leading a double life as an exotic dancer.
Directed by Giorgio Simonelli, The Fire Dance leans on a strong ensemble — Paola Barbara, Gustav Diessl, Luisella Beghi — 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 1943.
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