Valentina Cortese

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The Boat on the Grass
5.7

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.
Listen, Let’s Make Love
5.2

Listen, Let’s Make Love

When his father dies, young lad travels to Milan to attend the funeral and decides to follow in his father’s footsteps as a gigolo. He is ...
Juliet of the Spirits
7.4

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
7.2

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 ...
The Rocket from Calabuch
7.3

The Rocket from Calabuch

Professor Hamilton, a naive Nuclear scientist who once thought bombs were good for humanity, realizes his mistake and runs away from his ...
Le Amiche
7.1

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

A washed-up filmmaker gets a second chance at stardom when he discovers stunning peasant Maria Vargas dancing in a Madrid nightclub. Goaded by ...
Secret People
6.1

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 ...
Shadow of the Eagle
5.8

Shadow of the Eagle

Sep. 11, 1950

Shadow of the Eagle

During the eighteenth century the Empress of Russia sends her lover to kidnap her rival for the throne.
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
6.5

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 ...
Les Misérables
6.9

Les Misérables

Jan. 10, 1948

Les Misérables

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes ...