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8½
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8½

1963-02-14 · 139 min · ★ 8.1

Drama

Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

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Directors
Federico Fellini
Production companies
Cineriz, Francinex
Countries
Italy, France
Status
Released

Top Cast

Marcello MastroianniMarcello MastroianniGuido Anselmi
Claudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleClaudia
Anouk AiméeAnouk AiméeLuisa Anselmi
Sandra MiloSandra MiloCarla
Rossella FalkRossella FalkRossella
Barbara SteeleBarbara SteeleGloria Morin
Madeleine LebeauMadeleine LebeauMadeleine, the French Actress
Caterina BorattoCaterina BorattoMysterious Lady
Eddra GaleEddra GaleLa Saraghina
Guido AlbertiGuido AlbertiPace, the Producer
Mario ConocchiaMario ConocchiaConocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno AgostiniBruno AgostiniBruno, the Second Production Secretary
Cesarino Miceli PicardiCesarino Miceli PicardiCesarino, the Production Supervisor
Jean RougeulJean RougeulCarini, the Film Critic
Mario PisuMario PisuMario Mezzabotta
Yvonne CasadeiJacqueline Bonbon
Ian DallasMaurice, Maya's Assistant
Mino DoroMino DoroClaudia's Agent
Nadia SandersNadia SandersNadine, the Hostess
Georgia SimmonsGeorgia SimmonsGuido's Grandmother

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