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Beautiful(1952)
Status: Released
Date: 1952-01-04
78%
241 Votes
Time: 1h 55m
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.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Film Bellissima
Movie: Beautiful
Top 10 Billed Cast
Anna Magnani
Maddalena Cecconi
Walter Chiari
Alberto Annovazzi
Tina Apicella
Maria Cecconi
Gastone Renzelli
Spartaco Cecconi
Tecla Scarano
Tilde Spernanzoni
Lola Braccini
Photographer's Wife
Arturo Bragaglia
Photographer
Nora Ricci
Laundry Worker
Linda Sini
Mimmetta
Video Trailer Beautiful
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