The Barefoot Contessa (1954) Reviews

The Barefoot Contessa (1954)
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The Barefoot Contessa begins at the funeral of Ava Gardner, a former Spanish peasant, cabaret dancer and movie star, who at the time of her death was a full-fledged contessa. Her life story unfolds in flashback recollections from her mourners. Film director Humphrey Bogart recalls how his career was saved when he discovered Gardner on behalf of Howard R. Hughes-like mogul Warren Stevens. Press agent Edmond O'Brien remembers how Ava was wooed and then abandoned by mercurial millionaire Marius Goring, and Italian count Rosanno Brazzi reflects on how he was able to wed the tempestuous Gardner, only to watch his world crumble after revealing on their wedding night that he was "only half a man." O'Brien received Best Supporting Actor awards at both the Academy Awards and Golden Globes in 1954. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Humphrey Bogart, Ava Gardner, (more)
Director(s):
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Format(s):
DVD
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William H.

Not one of the better old hollywood movies I have watched... long...boring..slow... hoped it would get better as I watched the movie..it never did

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Damon R.

A long talky film in which it is impossible to connect with any of the characters. What was the big deal with Ava Gardner?

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Ann C.

The best thing about this long movie was its rich color. Ava Gardner looked spectacular, and Humphrey Bogart was infinitely appealing. But the story was mediocre at best. Very dated! And Rossanno Brazzi was the perfect creep. End of story.

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Rafael G.

I could see the movie, the disk was broken.

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Thomas L.

The DVD was defective and I was not able to see more than the first half hour of the movie. this DVD should be taken out of circulation.

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Ken G.

You'd think that Bogart and Gardner wouldn't be in a crappy movie, You'd think that Joe Mankiewicz wouldn't write or direct a crappy movie, but you'd be wrong. All weepy talk and no action at all. Gardner isn't even sexy. Yuck.

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    William H.

    Not one of the better old hollywood movies I have watched... long...boring..slow... hoped it would get better as I watched the movie..it never did

    Yes   |   No

     
    Damon R.

    A long talky film in which it is impossible to connect with any of the characters. What was the big deal with Ava Gardner?

    Yes   |   No

     
    Ann C.

    The best thing about this long movie was its rich color. Ava Gardner looked spectacular, and Humphrey Bogart was infinitely appealing. But the story was mediocre at best. Very dated! And Rossanno Brazzi was the perfect creep. End of story.

    Yes   |   No

     
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