Valentina Cortese

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Les Misérables – Storm Over Paris
6.5

Les Misérables – Storm Over Paris

The story of Jean Valjean, still pursued by Javert, continues with a love developing between Cosette and radical student Marius, a blackmailing ...
Federico Fellini’s Autobiography
6.9

Federico Fellini’s Autobiography

Federico Fellini was one of the most individual and thought provoking directors who based most of his films upon his own reflections, dreams, ...
When Time Ran Out…
4.5

When Time Ran Out…

Mar. 28, 1980

When Time Ran Out…

An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property’s developer and a ...
Appassionata
5.4

Appassionata

May. 22, 1974

Appassionata

Two teenage friends conspire to find out how much their youthful sensuality can disrupt one of their households, headed by a dentist and his ...
Day for Night
8

Day for Night

May. 24, 1973

Day for Night

A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
Brother Sun, Sister Moon
7.2

Brother Sun, Sister Moon

In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal ...
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
5.4

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

In Dublin, the acid-scarred, razor-slashed corpse of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the Swiss Ambassador’s limousine. The ...
The Boat on the Grass
5.9

The Boat on the Grass

Apr. 16, 1971

The Boat on the Grass

Despite their social differences, poor David and the rich Olivier are the best friends. David took the young Eleanor in Olivier’s Paris ...
The Legend of Lylah Clare
5.7

The Legend of Lylah Clare

A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.
Juliet of the Spirits
7.5

Juliet of the Spirits

Oct. 22, 1965

Juliet of the Spirits

Middle-aged Giulietta grows suspicious of her husband, Giorgio, when his behavior grows increasingly questionable. One night when Giorgio ...
The Possessed
7

The Possessed

Jul. 24, 1965

The Possessed

While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.
Barabbas
6.9

Barabbas

Dec. 23, 1961

Barabbas

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon ...
Square of Violence
7.5

Square of Violence

Jan. 01, 1961

Square of Violence

Set in Italy, the story takes place in this very country, during WW2, where German occupation army ruled everything, just before the allied ...
Magic Fire
6

Magic Fire

Jun. 30, 1955

Magic Fire

Director William Dieterle’s 1956 film biography of classical composer Richard Wagner stars Carlos Thompson, Yvonne De Carlo, Rita Gam, Alan ...
Le Amiche
7.2

Le Amiche

Nov. 18, 1955

Le Amiche

Clelia, a self-made woman coming from humble means, travels back to Turin, her hometown, to scout locations for the successful Roman atelier she ...
The Barefoot Contessa
6.9

The Barefoot Contessa

Sep. 29, 1954

The Barefoot Contessa

Has-been director Harry Dawes gets a new lease on his career when independently wealthy Kirk Edwards hires him to write and direct a film. They ...
Secret People
6.2

Secret People

Feb. 05, 1952

Secret People

This tale of intrigue finds Valentina Cortese involved in an assassination plot. She helps the police apprehend the conspirators after an ...
The House on Telegraph Hill
6.9

The House on Telegraph Hill

Concentration camp survivor Victoria Kowelska finds herself involved in mystery, greed, and murder when she assumes the identity of a dead friend ...
Thieves’ Highway
7.5

Thieves’ Highway

Sep. 20, 1949

Thieves’ Highway

Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that ...
Malaya
6.5

Malaya

Dec. 27, 1949

Malaya

After living abroad for several years, journalist John Royer returns to the United States just after the U.S. enters World War II. His boast that ...
Black Magic
6.4

Black Magic

Aug. 19, 1949

Black Magic

A hypnotist uses his powers for revenge against King Louis XV’s court.
The Glass Mountain
6.6

The Glass Mountain

Mar. 09, 1949

The Glass Mountain

An aspiring composer, in the British Air Force for WWII, is downed in Italy and rescued by an Italian girl. He returns home to his wife, inspired ...