Bellissima (1952)
1952 · NR · 1h 55m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Luchino Visconti
Writers: Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Francesco Rosi, Luchino Visconti
Music by: Gaetano Donizetti, Franco Mannino
Cinematography: Paul Ronald, Piero Portalupi
Editor: Mario Serandrei
Rated 7.7/10 by 253 viewers
Cast
Anna Magnani as Maddalena CecconiWalter Chiari as Alberto AnnovazziTina Apicella as Maria CecconiGastone Renzelli as Spartaco CecconiTecla Scarano as Tilde SpernanzoniLola Braccini as Photographer's WifeArturo Bragaglia as PhotographerNora Ricci as Laundry WorkerVittorina BenvenutiLinda Sini as MimmettaTeresa Battaggi as Snob MotherGisella Monaldi as Door-keeperMore like this
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