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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 »

Stars:

Anna Magnani, Walter Chiari and Tina Apicella
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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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Movie Studio | Screen Test | Ambition | Motion Picture Industry | Disillusionment  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ulamazesi See more »

Filming Locations:

Cinecittà Studios, Cinecittà, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

CEI Incom See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The poem Maria recites is "Addiio a Venezia" ("The Last hours of Venice") (1849) by Arnaldo Fusinato. See more »

Connections

References The Red Shoes (1948) See more »

Soundtracks

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