Bellissima

Jan 4, 1952

1h 55m

★ 7.8

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Film Bellissima

Bellissima Trailers

Cast

Maddalena Cecconi

Anna Magnani

Alberto Annovazzi

Walter Chiari

Maria Cecconi

Tina Apicella

Spartaco Cecconi

Gastone Renzelli

Tilde Spernanzoni

Tecla Scarano

Photographer's Wife

Lola Braccini

Photographer

Arturo Bragaglia

Laundry Worker

Nora Ricci

Vittorina Benvenuti

Mimmetta

Linda Sini

Snob Mother

Teresa Battaggi

Door-keeper

Gisella Monaldi

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