The Barefoot Contessa

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 29, 1954

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Italian, Spanish, English

Countries

United States of America, Italy

Production

United Artists,Figaro Incorporated Production,Transoceanic Film

Cast

Humphrey Bogart,Ava Gardner,Edmond O'Brien,Marius Goring,Valentina Cortese,Rossano Brazzi,Elizabeth Sellars,Warren Stevens,Franco Interlenghi,Mari Aldonand 15 more

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Writer

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cinematography

Jack Cardiff

Music

Mario Nascimbene

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

$6,600,000

IMDb

tt0046754