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The Monte Carlo Story(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-12-19
59%
10 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Filmed on the spot to bring all the beauty, color and excitement of the world's last haven for the incurable romantic!
Overview:
Stylish, sophisticated and absolutely broke, Dino and Maria pursue a romance until they realize neither of them has any money, which forces the gold diggers to turn their attention to a wealthy widower and his daughter. A compulsive gambler who owes several anxious investors a small fortune, Dino has trouble cutting his losses, no matter how bad the losing streak.
Languages: French, Italian, English.
Countries:
France,
Italy
ProductionCompanies: 
Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
Movie: The Monte Carlo Story
Top 10 Billed Cast
Marlene Dietrich
Maria de Crevecoeur
Vittorio De Sica
Count Dino della Fiaba
Arthur O'Connell
Mr. Homer Hinkley
Natalie Trundy
Jane Hinkley
Clelia Matania
Sophia
Alberto Rabagliati
Albert, the Portiere
Миша Ауэр
Hector, the Maitre D'
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Overview
Stylish, sophisticated and absolutely broke, Dino and Maria pursue a romance until they realize neither of them has any money, which forces the gold diggers to turn their attention to a wealthy widower and his daughter. A compulsive gambler who owes several anxious investors a small fortune, Dino has trouble cutting his losses, no matter how bad the losing streak.
Release Date
1956-12-19
Average
5.9
Rating:
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Filmed on the spot to bring all the beauty, color and excitement of the world's last haven for the incurable romantic!
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