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For the painting by Francisco de Goya whose title is often translated as "The Naked Maja", see La maja desnuda.
The Naked Maja is a 1958 Italian-French-American co-production made by S.G.C., Titanus Films, and United Artists. This historical film recounting of the romance between the painter Francisco Goya and the Duchess of Alba was directed by Henry Koster, and produced by Silvio Clementelli and Goffredo Lombardo. The screenplay was by Norman Corwin, Giorgio Prosperi and Albert Lewin based on a story by Oscar Saul and Talbot Jennings. The music score was by Angelo Lavagnino and the cinematography by Giuseppe Rotunno.
The film stars Ava Gardner and Anthony Franciosa with Amedeo Nazzari, Gino Cervi, Lea Padovani, Massimo Serato, and a largely Italian cast. It is based on a novel by Noel Gerson
Original Release
12/20/1958
US Release
06/10/1959
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ava Gardner | Maria Cayetana, Duchess of Alba / Maria Teresa, duchess of Alba, nicknamed Cayetana |
Anthony Franciosa | Francisco Jose de Goya |
Amedeo Nazzari | Prime Minister Manuel Godoy |
Gino Cervi | King Carlos IV of Spain |
Lea Padovani | Queen Maria Luisa |
Massimo Serato | Conte Rodrigo Sanchez |
Carlo Rizzo | Juanito |
Audrey McDonald | Anita |
Ivana Kislinger | Pepa |
Renzo Cesana | Bayeu |
Directors
Writers
Norman Corwin, Giorgio Prosperi, Oscar Saul, Talbot Jennings, Albert Lewin
Cast
Name | Character |
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Ava Gardner | Maria Cayetana, Duchess of Alba / Maria Teresa, duchess of Alba, nicknamed Cayetana |
Anthony Franciosa | Francisco Jose de Goya |
Amedeo Nazzari | Prime Minister Manuel Godoy |
Gino Cervi | King Carlos IV of Spain |
Lea Padovani | Queen Maria Luisa |
Massimo Serato | Conte Rodrigo Sanchez |
Carlo Rizzo | Juanito |
Audrey McDonald | Anita |
Ivana Kislinger | Pepa |
Renzo Cesana | Bayeu |
Carmen Mora | Prima Ballerina |
Patrick Crean | Enrique |
Peter Meersman | Dr. Peral |
John Karlsen | Inquisitor |
John Horne | |
Tonio Selwart | Aranda |
Richard McNamara | |
Erminio Spalla | Rojas (the Innkeeper) |
Pamela Sharp | Maria Isabella |
Paul Muller | French Ambassador |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Silvio Clementelli | Producer |
Goffredo Lombardo | Producer |