The Barefoot Contessa

The Barefoot Contessa - (1954)Released

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Countries

United States of AmericaItaly

Production Companies

Figaro Incorporated ProductionTransoceanic FilmUnited Artists

Spoken Languages

EnglishEspañolItaliano

Release Date

1954-09-29

Budget

N/A

Revenue

6600000

Runtime

128 minutes

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