The Barefoot Contessa

1954 • 130 minutes
4.4
37 reviews
100%
Tomatometer
Eligible
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About this movie

With extraordinary beauty, talent and grace, Spanish dancer Maria Vargas (Ava Gardner) was born to be a star. Aided by American movie director Harry Dawes (Humphrey Bogart), she attains great success and fortune in Hollywood's land of dreams. But, though she gives her all for stardom, there is one thing Maria will never compromise -her soul. No matter what the cost, The Barefoot Contessa will dance to no one's music but her own.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
37 reviews
Christine
January 9, 2016
Great performance by Ava! Characters are so believable. ..you feel all the emotions and can relate to each person's role. Gripping, tragic yet full of life, love and true friendships.
Tonya Henshaw
January 2, 2016
Largely narrated by Bogie...it starts a little distracting and slows in the middle a bit but finishes well like a good wine and worth the watch.
Mike Peterson (Mic Pete)
October 23, 2016
Anna Williams, write a short critique of your own feeling and words about the people in this beautiful classic film. Thank You For Your Support, •Mic Pete Cl;-)~ Ririe, Idaho USA•