Bellissima (1952)
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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.
- Released: 1952-01-04
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Status: Released
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10 from 259 votes
Directed by Luchino Visconti.
Top cast
- Anna Magnani as Maddalena Cecconi
- Walter Chiari as Alberto Annovazzi
- Tina Apicella as Maria Cecconi
- Gastone Renzelli as Spartaco Cecconi
- Tecla Scarano as Tilde Spernanzoni
- Lola Braccini as Photographer's Wife
- Arturo Bragaglia as Photographer
- Nora Ricci as Laundry Worker
- Vittorina Benvenuti
- Linda Sini as Mimmetta
Where to watch Bellissima
- United States: watch free on Plex, Plex Channel; rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video
- United Kingdom: watch free on Plex; rent on Amazon Video; buy on Amazon Video
- India: watch free on Plex, Plex Channel
- Canada: watch free on Plex
- Australia: watch free on Plex
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