Directed by:
Robert RossenCinematography:
Harold RossonComposer:
Nino RotaCast:
Silvana Mangano, Michael Rennie, Vittorio Gassman, Shelley Winters, Mary Clare, Eduardo Ciannelli, Giovanna Galletti, Catherine Zago, Katherine DunhamPlots(1)
The film stars Silvana Mangano as Giovanna Masetti, a poor Venetian who is admired by the crafty croupier Mario Rossi (Vittorio Gassman) and the rich count Enrico Marisoni (Michael Rennie). Giovanna lives out a dream to become a dancer and moves to Rome. Returning 6 months later to the competing affections of Mario and Enrico, resulting in a choice between the two and the dramatic finale. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Silvana Mangano
Italy
Best movies:
Conversation Piece (1974)
Ludwig: The Mad King of Bavaria (1973)
The Great War (1959)
Michael Rennie
UK
Best movies:
Producers' Showcase (1954) (series)
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Ride Beyond Vengeance (1966)
Vittorio Gassman
Italy
Best movies:
Sleepers (1996)
Viva Italia! (1977)
Big Deal on Madonna Street (1958)
Shelley Winters
USA
Best movies:
A Patch of Blue (1965)
An Average Little Man (1977)
The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
Mary Clare
UK
Best movies:
Moulin Rouge (1952)
The Lady Vanishes (1938)
The Citadel (1938)
Eduardo Ciannelli
Italy
Best movies:
Gilda (1946)
The People Against O'Hara (1951)
The Chase (1966)
Giovanna Galletti
Thailand
Best movies:
Rome, Open City (1945)
The Nun's Story (1959)
Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (1968)
Catherine Zago
Best movies:
The Comics 2 (1991)
The Portrait of a Lady (1996)
Artemisia (1997)
Katherine Dunham
USA
Best movies:
Stormy Weather (1943)