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The Barefoot Contessa (DVD, 2001)
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In one of the last films before his death in 1957, Humphrey Bogart plays washed-up film director Harry Dawes, who sees another chance at success when he meets Spanish dancer Maria Vargas (Ava Gardner) and recognizes her star potential. Harry's willingness to let Maria keep her independence, and his steadfast character, wins him her undying friendship; the two weather the Hollywood seas, made stormy by Maria's own tempestuous spirit and the greedy nature of the film business. Maria's final break from Hollywood throws her into the arms of a Prince Charming whose secrets lead her down a destructive path. Impatience with Hollywood is evident in every line of director-writer Joseph L. Mankiewicz's dialogue (as in the unforgettable ALL ABOUT EVE), but he carefully plants the seeds of Maria's decline in her character rather than simplistically painting her fate as a reaction to fame. Bogart, in an role atypical for him of platonic friend to his female costar, is the touchstone of the movie and its most sympathetic character, while Gardner's eyes snap with passion as she searches for her fairy-tale ending.Product Identifiers
UPC0027616862693
eBay Product ID (ePID)3367084
Product Key Features
ActorAVA Gardner, Humphrey Bogart
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleBarefoot Contessa
DirectorJoseph Leo Mankiewicz, Joseph L. Mankiewicz
FormatDVD
Release Year2001
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Leading RoleAVA Gardner, Humphrey Bogart
Release Date20010619
Film CountryUSA
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- 01 Apr, 2024
One of Bogie's best!
The Barefoot Contessa is a favorite film of mine. One of the better color pictures featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ava Garner. The plot is explosive and the first time I saw it, it really stunned me. Just never saw that coming. The set is fascinating and the characters are memorable. One of Bogie's finest, and I've seen most of his major films. Any fan of Humphrey Bogart or Ava Gardner will enjoy this cinematic treasure in their personal library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 01 Oct, 2024
A true classic
A true classic with an excellent script, great acting and direction. Highly recommend.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Mar, 2025
Disc in nice shape and played well....
Disc in nice shape and played well.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Sep, 2021
Worth a watch
Great Bogart movie, very moving and thought provoking.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jul, 2021
A gift for my mom
She loves it she said it's a hard to find movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Nov, 2017
Satisfied customer
I am so happy to finally own a copy of this movie because I love it. I will make sure to look for other items from you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Jul, 2021
Came quickly and packaged well
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Apr, 2023
Great movie!
Humphrey Bogart always play great parts in a movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 09 Jan, 2016
Classic with stupendous acting.
Nothing bad about the movie wonderful performances for Humphrey Bogart and Ava Gardner.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Aug, 2020
Loved it
Great story; very engagingVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
