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1954 · 128 min · NR

The Barefoot Contessa

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · Drama

The Barefoot Contessa (1954) is a Drama film, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz set in Madrid, Los Angeles, and Rapallo during the 1950s. It runs 128 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Mario Nascimbene
Cinematography
Jack Cardiff
Cast
Humphrey BogartAva GardnerEdmond O'BrienMarius GoringValentina CorteseRossano BrazziElizabeth SellarsWarren Stevens

The world of this film

Setting

Where
When

Premise & themes

Tone
MelancholicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction