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Bellissima (1951)

115 min  -  Drama  -   15 May 1953 (USA)
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A woman from the low class desperately tries to get her daughter into the movies.

Director:

Luchino Visconti

Writers:

Cesare Zavattini (story), Suso Cecchi D'Amico (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Anna Magnani ...
Maddalena Cecconi
Walter Chiari Walter Chiari ...
Alberto Annovazzi
Tina Apicella Tina Apicella ...
Maria Cecconi
Gastone Renzelli Gastone Renzelli ...
Spartaco Cecconi
Tecla Scarano Tecla Scarano ...
Tilde Spernanzoni
Lola Braccini Lola Braccini ...
Photographer's Wife
Arturo Bragaglia Arturo Bragaglia ...
Photographer
Nora Ricci Nora Ricci ...
Laundry Worker
Vittorina Benvenuti Vittorina Benvenuti
Linda Sini Linda Sini ...
Mimmetta
Teresa Battaggi Teresa Battaggi ...
Snob Mother
Gisella Monaldi Gisella Monaldi ...
Door-keeper
Amalia Pellegrini Amalia Pellegrini
Luciana Ricci Luciana Ricci
Giuseppina Arena Giuseppina Arena
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Storyline

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daugther to Cinecittà, 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. Written by Yepok  

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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ulamazesi See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

CEI Incom See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The poem Maria recites is "Addio a Venezia" (1849) by Arnaldo Fusinato. See more »

Connections

Featured in Volver (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"L'elisir d'amore"
(excerpts)
By Gaetano Donizetti See more »