Bellissima

(1952)Directed by Luchino Visconti115 minDrama

Film director Blasetti is looking for a little girl for his new movie. Along with other mothers, Maddelena takes her daughter to Cinecittà, hoping she’ll be selected and become a star. She is ready to sacrifice anything for little Maria.

Anna Magnanias Maddalena Cecconi
Walter Chiarias Alberto Annovazzi
Tina Apicellaas Maria Cecconi
Gastone Renzellias Spartaco Cecconi
Tecla Scaranoas Tilde Spernanzoni
Lola Braccinias Photographer's Wife
Arturo Bragagliaas Photographer
Nora Riccias Laundry Worker
Vittorina Benvenuti
Linda Sinias Mimmetta
Teresa Battaggias Snob Mother
Gisella Monaldias Door-keeper
Luciana Ricci
Giuseppina Arena
Liliana Mancinias Iris
Vittorio Musy Glorias Self
Mario Chiarias Self
George Tapparellias Self
Luciano Carusoas (uncredited)
Michele Di Giulioas (uncredited)
Mario Donatoneas (uncredited)