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La Dolce Vita (1960)

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Genre
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Synopsis

Marcello Mastroianni plays a playboy reporter, on the hunt for scandal amongst Rome's high society, in this classic Italian film, directed by Federico Fellini. Both drawn to and repelled by the decadent lifestyle that provides his living, he finds himself torn between his passion for a starlet (Anita Ekberg) and his desire for a Bohemian life like that of his friend (Alain Cuny).
   
Directed by  
Federico Fellini
   
Written by  
Federico Fellini (story); Ennio Flaiano (story); Tullio Pinelli (story); Federico Fellini (screenplay); Ennio Flaiano (screenplay); Tullio Pinelli (screenplay); Brunello Rondi (contributing writer); Pier Paolo Pasolini (uncredited).
   
Starring  
Marcello Mastroianni (Marcello Rubini); Anita Ekberg (Sylvia); Anouk Aimée (Maddalena (as Anouk Aimee)); Yvonne Furneaux (Emma); Magali Noël (Fanny (as Magali Noel)); Alain Cuny (Steiner); Annibale Ninchi (Marcello's father); Walter Santesso (Paparazzo); Valeria Ciangottini (Paola); Riccardo Garrone (Riccardo); Ida Galli (Debuttante of the Year); Audrey McDonald (Jane (as Audey McDonald)); Polidor (Clown); Alain Dijon (Frankie Stout); Enzo Cerusico (Newspaper photographer). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
 
Length (mins):
 174
Ratings:
 -- (15)
Language:
 ITA*
Big 6 Oscar Wins:
 0
Big 6 Oscar Noms:
 2
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* Plus English, French and German
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