The Barefoot Contessa 1954
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What is The Barefoot Contessa?
The Barefoot Contessa is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1954
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 29, 1954
- Studios
- Figaro Incorporated Production, Transoceanic Film, United Artists
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
The Barefoot Contessa is a film first released in 1954. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Figaro Incorporated Production, Transoceanic Film, United Artists. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A fallen director revives his career by turning a humble dancer into a movie star.”
- Compelling rise-and-fall narrative
- Elegant period setting
- Explores love versus fame
- Pacing may feel slow for modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy stories about ambition, love, and the cost of fame.
The film’s dramatic romance and mature themes make it best suited for adult audiences.
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What is the basic premise of the film?
A washed‑up filmmaker discovers a peasant dancer, launches her as a star, and faces the pressures that follow.
Who is the central female character?
Maria Vargas, a stunning peasant who becomes a movie star.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately two hours and eight minutes.
When was the film originally released in the United States?
It was released on September 29, 1954.
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