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The Barefoot Contessa (1954)

★ 6.9Approved130 minDirector: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

1954 film by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

The Barefoot Contessa is a 1954 romantic drama film written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz about the life and loves of fictional Spanish sex symbol Maria Vargas. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, and Edmond O'Brien. The plot focuses on social positioning and power politics within the world of film and high society.

For his performance, O'Brien won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the corresponding Golden Globe. Mankiewicz was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

The majority of the film is explained by Harry Dawes (Bogart), narrating the events, with additional sections narrated by Oscar Muldoon (O'Brien) and Count Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini (Brazzi).

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Barefoot Contessa about?
The Barefoot Contessa (1954) — At Maria Vargas' funeral, several people recall who she was and the impact she had on them. Harry Dawes was a not very successful writer/director when he and movie producer Kirk Edwards scouted her at a shabby nightclub where she worked as a flamenco dancer. He convinces her to t
Is The Barefoot Contessa based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Barefoot Contessa scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.