The Barefoot Contessa

“The world's most beautiful animal!”

6.8

1954

2h 8m

Drama

Has-been director Harry Dawes gets a new lease on his career when the independently wealthy tycoon Kirk Edwards hires him to write and direct a film. They go to Madrid to find Maria Vargas, a dancer who will star in the film.

Key Crew

Director

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Writers

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cinematography

Jack Cardiff

Music

Mario Nascimbene

Cast (25)

Humphrey Bogart

Harry Dawes

Ava Gardner

Maria Vargas

Edmond O'Brien

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