The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

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Audience Score
68
The Barefoot Contessa
NR 2 hr 8 minSep 29th, 1954Drama
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 29th, 1954
On DVD & Blu-ray:June 19th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Box Office Gross:$6,600,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Figaro Incorporated Production, Transoceanic Film, United Artists