The Barefoot Contessa
“The world's most beautiful animal!”
A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by his producer, the director convinces Maria to screen test for, and then star in, his next big picture. But as the producer's possessive nature and the realities of stardom weigh on Maria, she seeks a genuine lover with whom she can escape.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | MGM Amazon Channel, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | MGM Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | MGM Plus Amazon Channel, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store |
| France | MGM Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte, MGM+ Apple TV Channel, MGM Plus Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | MGM Amazon Channel | — |
About The Barefoot Contessa
The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 English-language drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The cast is led by Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo.
The Barefoot Contessa was produced by Figaro Incorporated Production, Transoceanic Film, and United Artists and made in United States of America and Italy. It was released on September 29, 1954, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Release date
- September 29, 1954
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Figaro Incorporated Production, Transoceanic Film, United Artists
The Barefoot Contessa cast & crew
The Barefoot Contessa was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
The cast features Humphrey Bogart as Harry Dawes, Ava Gardner as Maria Vargas, Edmond O'Brien as Oscar Muldoon, Marius Goring as Alberto Bravano, Valentina Cortese as Eleanora Torlato-Favrini, and Rossano Brazzi as Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mario Nascimbene and cinematography is by Jack Cardiff.
Is The Barefoot Contessa worth watching?
The Barefoot Contessa holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 279 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Barefoot Contessa is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Barefoot Contessa
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Cast of The Barefoot Contessa
Humphrey Bogart
Harry Dawes
Ava Gardner
Maria Vargas
Edmond O'Brien
Oscar Muldoon
Marius Goring
Alberto Bravano
Valentina Cortese
Eleanora Torlato-Favrini
Rossano Brazzi
Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
Elizabeth Sellars
Jerry
Warren Stevens
Kirk Edwards
Franco Interlenghi
Pedro Vargas
Mari Aldon
Myrna
Enzo Staiola
Busboy
Bill Fraser
J. Montague Brown
The Barefoot Contessa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Barefoot Contessa in United States?
The Barefoot Contessa is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is The Barefoot Contessa on fuboTV?
Yes — The Barefoot Contessa is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Barefoot Contessa in?
The Barefoot Contessa is originally in English, with audio tracks including Spanish, English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Barefoot Contessa?
The Barefoot Contessa runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is The Barefoot Contessa rated?
The Barefoot Contessa is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 279 ratings.
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