The Barefoot Contessa
The Barefoot Contessa

The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

"The world's most beautiful animal!"

6.8 (264 votes)
2h 8m
September 29, 1954
English

Synopsis

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.

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Writers

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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Original Title

The Barefoot Contessa

Status

Released

Budget

N/A

Revenue

$6,600,000

Production

Figaro Incorporated Production, Transoceanic Film, United Artists