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La Dolce Vita
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La Dolce Vita

1960-02-05 · 174 min · ★ 8.0

Comedy · Drama

Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.

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Directors
Federico Fellini
Production companies
Cinecittà Studios, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, Riama Film
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 19,647,000

Top Cast

Marcello MastroianniMarcello MastroianniMarcello Rubini
Anita EkbergAnita EkbergSylvia
Anouk AiméeAnouk AiméeMaddalena
Yvonne FurneauxYvonne FurneauxEmma
Magali NoëlMagali NoëlFanny
Alain CunyAlain CunySteiner
Annibale NinchiAnnibale NinchiMarcello's father
Walter SantessoWalter SantessoPaparazzo
Valeria CiangottiniValeria CiangottiniPaola
Riccardo GarroneRiccardo GarroneRiccardo
Ida GalliIda GalliDebutante of the year
Audrey McDonaldJane
PolidorPolidorPagliaccio
Alain DijonFrankie Stout
Mino DoroMino DoroLover of Nadia
Giulio GirolaGiulio GirolaPolice commissioner
Laura BettiLaura BettiLaura
NicoNicoNico
Carlo MustoTransvestite
Enzo CerusicoEnzo CerusicoPhotographer

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