The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

Movie

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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.

The Barefoot Contessa (1954) is a drama movie. It is directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien and Marius Goring. The runtime is 128 minutes. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10.

Genres: Drama

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring, Valentina Cortese, Rossano Brazzi, Elizabeth Sellars, Warren Stevens