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The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

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.

  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartHarry Dawes
  • Photo of Ava GardnerAva GardnerMaria Vargas
  • Photo of Edmond O'BrienEdmond O'BrienOscar Muldoon
  • Photo of Marius GoringMarius GoringAlberto Bravano
  • Photo of Valentina CorteseValentina CorteseEleanora Torlato-Favrini
  • Photo of Rossano BrazziRossano BrazziCount Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
  • Photo of Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth SellarsJerry
  • Photo of Warren StevensWarren StevensKirk Edwards
  • Photo of Franco InterlenghiFranco InterlenghiPedro Vargas
  • Photo of Mari AldonMari AldonMyrna

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