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The Barefoot Contessa

“The world's most beautiful animal!”

★ 6.7(279)19542h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Release date: 1954-09-29
Runtime: 2h 8m
Language: Spanish
Box office: $6,600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Figaro Incorporated Production

The Barefoot Contessa — trailer

About The Barefoot Contessa

The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner and Edmond O'Brien. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 279 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Barefoot Contessa in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Harry Dawes

Ava Gardner

Maria Vargas

Edmond O'Brien

Oscar Muldoon

Marius Goring

Alberto Bravano

Valentina Cortese

Eleanora Torlato-Favrini

Rossano Brazzi

Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini

Elizabeth Sellars

Jerry

Warren Stevens

Kirk Edwards

Franco Interlenghi

Pedro Vargas

Mari Aldon

Myrna

Enzo Staiola

Busboy

Bill Fraser

J. Montague Brown

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Barefoot Contessa in United Arab Emirates?+

The Barefoot Contessa is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Barefoot Contessa on Netflix?+

The Barefoot Contessa is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Barefoot Contessa?+

The Barefoot Contessa has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).

Who stars in The Barefoot Contessa?+

The Barefoot Contessa stars Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring and Valentina Cortese.

When did The Barefoot Contessa come out?+

The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 movie directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.

What genre is The Barefoot Contessa?+

The Barefoot Contessa is Drama film.

Who directed The Barefoot Contessa?+

The Barefoot Contessa was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.