8½
A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!
NR 1963 · 139 min · ★ 8.1 (3K) · 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.
Directed by Federico Fellini · Written by Federico Fellini
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Marcello Mastroianni Guido Anselmi -
Claudia Cardinale Claudia -
Anouk Aimée Luisa Anselmi -
Sandra Milo Carla -
Rossella Falk Rossella -
Barbara Steele Gloria Morin -
Madeleine Lebeau Madeleine, the French Actress -
Caterina Boratto Mysterious Lady -
Eddra Gale La Saraghina -
Guido Alberti Pace, the Producer -
Mario Conocchia Conocchia, the Production Manager -
Bruno Agostini Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
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