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Bellissima (1951) is an Italian neorealism film by Italian director Luchino Visconti. The film, which is a satire of the film industry, was shot at the Cinecittà studios. Alessandro Blasetti, a contemporary film director, appears as himself. Bellissima is the only feature film in Visconti's oeuvre with a predominantly comic tone.
Original Release
01/04/1952
US Release
05/15/1953
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Vittorina Benvenuti | |
| Linda Sini | Mimmetta |
Directors
Writers
Luchino Visconti, Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Francesco Rosi
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| 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 |
| Vittorina Benvenuti | |
| Linda Sini | Mimmetta |
| Teresa Battaggi | Snob Mother |
| Gisella Monaldi | Door-keeper |
| Amalia Pellegrini | |
| Luciana Ricci | |
| Giuseppina Arena | |
| Liliana Mancini | Iris |
| Alessandro Blasetti | Self |
| Vittorio Musy Glori | Self |
| Mario Chiari | Self |
| Luigi Filippo D'Amico | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Salvo D'Angelo | Producer |
