Bellissima

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1952-01-04

Languages:

Italian

Countries:

Italy

Runtime:

108 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.9 (2401 Reviews)

Director:

Luchino Visconti

Genres:

Comedy Drama

Cast:

Anna Magnani Walter Chiari Tina Apicella Gastone Renzelli

Writer:

Cesare Zavattini (story)

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay)

Francesco Rosi (screenplay)

Luchino Visconti (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daugther to Cinecittè, hoping she'll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria, even if her husband would prefer they save their little money for the rent, instead of paying teachers, hairdressers or bribes for her illusions.

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