

The Lady Without Camelias
1953-02-27 · 97 min · ★ 6.5
A Milanese shop assistant becomes an overnight film sensation when fate lands her the leading role in a prominent producer's romantic drama.
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- Directors
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Production companies
- Produzioni D. Forges Davanzati, ENIC
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Lucia BosèClara Manni
Andrea ChecchiGianni Franchi
Gino CerviErcole 'Ercolino' Borra
Ivan DesnyBernardo 'Nardo' Rusconi
Alain CunyLodi
Enrico GloriFranco Albonetti
Gisella SofioSimonetta Rota's Friend
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