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Movie The Rerun: 1950s

Bellissima

A working class Roman mother pours her savings and hopes into getting her young daughter cast in a film at Cinecittà.

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A working class Roman mother pours her savings and hopes into getting her young daughter cast in a film at Cinecittà.

Why watch Luchino Visconti directs Anna Magnani; Italy's culture ministry named it among 100 Italian films to be saved.

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Where can I watch Bellissima?
We do not have a confirmed streaming listing for Bellissima in Canada, the US, the UK, Australia or New Zealand yet. This page updates as platforms add it.
What is Bellissima about?
A working class Roman mother pours her savings and hopes into getting her young daughter cast in a film at Cinecittà.
Who is in the cast of Bellissima?
Bellissima stars Alessandro Blasetti, Anna Magnani, Luigi Filippo D'Amico, Linda Sini and Anton Giulio Bragaglia.
Who directed Bellissima?
Bellissima was directed by Luchino Visconti.
When did Bellissima come out?
Bellissima was released on 1 January 1951.
How long is Bellissima?
Bellissima runs 116 minutes (1 h 56 min).

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