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The Barefoot Contessa (1954): movie guide
The Barefoot Contessa (1954) is a Drama running about 128 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 290 votes. Notable cast includes Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1954-09-29
- Runtime: 128 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1954-09-29
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What is The Barefoot Contessa about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Barefoot Contessa features Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring, Valentina Cortese, Rossano Brazzi. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1954-09-29. Runtime: 128 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (290 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Barefoot Contessa?
- The Barefoot Contessa is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Barefoot Contessa?
- The Barefoot Contessa runs about 128 minutes.
- Who stars in The Barefoot Contessa?
- Cast highlights include Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien, Marius Goring, Valentina Cortese, Rossano Brazzi.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Barefoot Contessa?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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