


The Barefoot Contessa at a glance
The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 drama film, running 2h 8m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1954-09-29
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 289 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Humphrey BogartHarry Dawes
Ava GardnerMaria Vargas
Edmond O'BrienOscar Muldoon
Marius GoringAlberto Bravano
Valentina CorteseEleanora Torlato-Favrini
Rossano BrazziCount Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
Elizabeth SellarsJerry
Warren StevensKirk Edwards
Franco InterlenghiPedro Vargas
Mari AldonMyrna
Enzo StaiolaBusboy
Bill FraserJ. Montague Brown
Alberto RabagliatiProprietor
Maria ZanoliMaria's MotherQuestions about The Barefoot Contessa
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Barefoot Contessa in the United Kingdom?
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Is The Barefoot Contessa suitable for children?
The Barefoot Contessa is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Barefoot Contessa about?
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…
How long is The Barefoot Contessa?
The Barefoot Contessa runs for 2h 8m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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