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Bellissima

Drama • 1952 • 1h 55m

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RATING★ 3.9

RUNTIME1h 55m

LANGUAGEIT

STATUSReleased

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Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.

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Bellissima (1952) — Where to Watch, Cast & Rating | Matinee | Matinee

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama

Director

Luchino Visconti

Original Language

IT

🎭 Cast

Anna Magnani

Anna MagnaniMaddalena Cecconi

Walter Chiari

Walter ChiariAlberto Annovazzi

Tina Apicella

Tina ApicellaMaria Cecconi

Gastone Renzelli

Gastone RenzelliSpartaco Cecconi

Tecla Scarano

Tecla ScaranoTilde Spernanzoni

Lola Braccini

Lola BracciniPhotographer's Wife

Arturo Bragaglia

Arturo BragagliaPhotographer

Nora Ricci

Nora RicciLaundry Worker

V

Vittorina Benvenuti

Linda Sini

Linda SiniMimmetta

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellissima about?: Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.
Who directed Bellissima?: Bellissima was directed by Luchino Visconti.
When was Bellissima released?: Bellissima was released on January 4, 1952.
How long is Bellissima?: Bellissima has a runtime of 1h 55m.
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