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The Montecarlo Story

Original title: Montecarlo
  • 19561956
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Montecarlo (1956)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
A gambler very much in debt, sets his cap for a beautiful woman, not knowing that she is also penniless.A gambler very much in debt, sets his cap for a beautiful woman, not knowing that she is also penniless.A gambler very much in debt, sets his cap for a beautiful woman, not knowing that she is also penniless.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
408
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Samuel A. Taylor
  • Writers
    • Samuel A. Taylor(screenplay)
    • Marcello Girosi(original story)
    • Dino Risi(original story)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Vittorio De Sica
    • Arthur O'Connell
Top credits
  • Director
    • Samuel A. Taylor
  • Writers
    • Samuel A. Taylor(screenplay)
    • Marcello Girosi(original story)
    • Dino Risi(original story)
  • Stars
    • Marlene Dietrich
    • Vittorio De Sica
    • Arthur O'Connell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 13User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Montecarlo (1956)
    Natalie Trundy in Montecarlo (1956)
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    Marlene Dietrich in Montecarlo (1956)
    Vittorio De Sica and Natalie Trundy in Montecarlo (1956)
    Marlene Dietrich in Montecarlo (1956)
    Marlene Dietrich in Montecarlo (1956)
    Marlene Dietrich in Montecarlo (1956)
    Marlene Dietrich in Montecarlo (1956)
    Marlene Dietrich and Vittorio De Sica in Montecarlo (1956)
    Montecarlo (1956)
    Marlene Dietrich and Vittorio De Sica in Montecarlo (1956)

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    Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich
    • Maria de Crevecoeuras Maria de Crevecoeur
    Vittorio De Sica
    Vittorio De Sica
    • Count Dino della Fiabaas Count Dino della Fiaba
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • Mr. Homer Hinkleyas Mr. Homer Hinkley
    Jane Rose
    • Mrs. Edith Freemanas Mrs. Edith Freeman
    Mischa Auer
    Mischa Auer
    • Hector, the Maitre D'as Hector, the Maitre D'
    Clelia Matania
    Clelia Matania
    • Sophiaas Sophia
    Truman Smith
    • Mr. Fred Freemanas Mr. Fred Freeman
    Alberto Rabagliati
    • Albert, the Portiereas Albert, the Portiere
    Carlo Rizzo
    • Henri, a Sailoras Henri, a Sailor
    Frank Colson
    • Walter Peeples, the 1st Americanas Walter Peeples, the 1st American
    Natalie Trundy
    Natalie Trundy
    • Jane Hinkleyas Jane Hinkley
    Renato Rascel
    Renato Rascel
    • Duvalas Duval
    Clara Beck
      Mimo Billi
      • Roland, the Barmanas Roland, the Barman
      • (uncredited)
      Mario Carotenuto
        Betty Carter
        • Mrs. Ewingas Mrs. Ewing
        • (uncredited)
        Jean Combal
        • Hotel Managing Directoras Hotel Managing Director
        • (uncredited)
        Frank Elliott
        Frank Elliott
        • Mr. Frank Ewingas Mr. Frank Ewing
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Samuel A. Taylor
        • Writers
          • Samuel A. Taylor(screenplay) (original story)
          • Marcello Girosi(original story)
          • Dino Risi(original story)
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        Storyline

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        When Maria (Marlene Dietrich) meets Count Dino (Vittorio De Sica) gambling in Monaco, her losing night takes a positive turn. The two immediately take up with one another, but the affair is short-lived once Maria learns that the count is a compulsive gambler like her. Feeling the need for more financial security, Maria hooks up with a wealthy American and announces her plans to marry. But try as she might, Maria cannot shake her fond memories of the count. —Canon y mus
        • gambler
        • casino
        • yacht
        • roulette
        • chemin de fer
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        • Taglines
          • It Could Only Happen In Fabulous Monte Carlo!
        • Genres
          • Comedy
          • Drama
          • Romance
        • Certificate
          • Not Rated
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        Did you know

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        • Trivia
          The first feature film shot in the Technirama wide screen process. Developed by the Technicolor Corporation, Technirama was essentially a combination of an anamorphic lens with VistaVision's sideways film movement.
        • Quotes

          Narrator: Ask if he is rich? The answer is: he has been. Ask if he is poor? One must answer: not in spirit.

        • Connections
          Referenced in Vittorio D. (2009)
        • Soundtracks
          Les Jeux sont Faits
          Music by Michel Emer

          Lyrics by F.A. de Torres & Robert Mellin

          Sung by Marlene Dietrich

        User reviews13

        Review
        Top review
        a few high points among the low
        granted, this whole movie was a low point for Marlene and for Vittorio daSica as well. There is one great line in it, however: when asked by confidence man daSica why she never wears any jewelry (which she has hocked to pay for her stay in Monte Carlo) La Dietrich purrs, "Should I?" to which daDica responds, "Most women do." Dietrich points out, "Most women NEED to." Touche' -- The other high point for me in this mess is when Dietrich sings "Back Home Again in Indiana" -- as unlikely a possibility as there ever could be!
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        • ronnmullen
        • Oct 26, 2002

        Details

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        • Release date
          • October 9, 1957 (United States)
        • Countries of origin
          • Italy
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Monte Carlo
        • Filming locations
          • Monte Carlo, Monaco
        • Production companies
          • Tan Films SA
          • Titanus
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        Technical specs

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        • Runtime
          1 hour 36 minutes
        • Aspect ratio
          • 2.35 : 1

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