The Barefoot Contessa
1954, English. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
The world's most beautiful animal!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 290 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Barefoot Contessa is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joseph L. MankiewiczDirector
- Humphrey BogartHarry Dawes
- Ava GardnerMaria Vargas
- Edmond O'BrienOscar Muldoon
- Marius GoringAlberto Bravano
- Valentina CorteseEleanora Torlato-Favrini
- Rossano BrazziCount Vincenzo Torlato-Favrini
- Elizabeth SellarsJerry
- Warren StevensKirk Edwards
- Franco InterlenghiPedro Vargas
- Mari AldonMyrna
- Enzo StaiolaBusboy
- Bill FraserJ. Montague Brown
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1954
- Country
- United States of America, Italy
- Written by
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Box office
- $6.6M
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The Barefoot Contessa: quick answers
Is The Barefoot Contessa worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 290 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Barefoot Contessa?
The Barefoot Contessa runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Barefoot Contessa have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Barefoot Contessa. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Barefoot Contessa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Barefoot Contessa is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Barefoot Contessa on?
The Barefoot Contessa is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Barefoot Contessa?
If you liked The Barefoot Contessa, try Sunset Boulevard, All About Eve, The Bad and the Beautiful.
Who directed The Barefoot Contessa?
The Barefoot Contessa (1954) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and stars Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, Edmond O'Brien.