Viva Maria!

(1965)Directed by Louis Malle120 minAdventure, Comedy, Romance, Western
The world will never forget the two heroines who charged into battle undaunted, unafraid, and… undressed!

1907 Central America: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a performer, and decides to stay with the circus, and on her debut as a singer, unintentionally invents the striptease and makes the circus famous. Their inadvertent encounter with a socialist revolutionary lands them leading a revolution against the dictator, the capitalists, and the Church.

Brigitte Bardotas Maria I
Jeanne Moreauas Maria II
Paulette Dubostas Mrs. Diogène
Claudio Brookas The Great Rodolfo
Poldo Bendandias Werther
Gregor von Rezzorias Diogène
Francisco Reigueraas Father Superior
Adriana Roelas Janine
José Bavieraas Don Alvaro
José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla'as The Dictator of San Miguel
Fernando Wagneras Father of Maria I
Roberto Pedretas Pablo
Jonathan Edenas Juanito Diogène
Luis Rizoas Strongman
Ramón Bugarinias Minor Role (uncredited)
José Luis Campaas Scout Soldier (uncredited)
Roberto Campaas Scout Soldier (uncredited)
José Esquedaas Scout Soldier (uncredited)
Eduardo Murilloas Scout Soldier (uncredited)
Carlos Riquelmeas Town Major (In Railroad Station) (uncredited)