La contessa scalza
Directed by:
Joseph L. MankiewiczScreenplay:
Joseph L. MankiewiczCinematography:
Jack CardiffComposer:
Mario NascimbeneCast:
Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring, Valentina Cortese, Rossano Brazzi, Elizabeth Sellars, Warren Stevens, Mari Aldon, Diana Decker (more)VOD (3)
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With extraordinary beauty, talent and grace, Spanish dancer Maria Vargas (Ava Gardner) was born to be a star. Aided by American movie director Harry Dawes (Humphrey Bogart), she attains great success and fortune in Hollywood's land of dreams. But, though she gives her all for stardom, there is one thing Maria will never compromiseher soul. No matter what the cost, The Barefoot Contessa will dance to no one's music but her own. (official distributor synopsis)
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Even though the film is in color, it's actually quite a classic noir, with a storytelling style reminiscent of Citizen Kane. Humphrey Bogart is simply captivating, and I couldn't take my eyes off him. But it's not just him who makes the film a truly fantastic, mysterious, and emotional ride, all the way to the end. It’s very well directed.
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