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Bellissima

NR1h 55m1952Luchino Visconti
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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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What is Bellissima (1952) 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 stars in Bellissima?

Bellissima stars Anna Magnani (Maddalena Cecconi), Walter Chiari (Alberto Annovazzi), Tina Apicella (Maria Cecconi), Gastone Renzelli (Spartaco Cecconi), Tecla Scarano (Tilde Spernanzoni). The film was directed by Luchino Visconti.

How long is Bellissima?

Bellissima has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated NR.

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