The Beautiful Otero

The Beautiful Otero

1954 · 98 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama, Music, Romance

An Italo-French biopic about one of the most famous women of Belle Époque, Spanish-born dancer and actress, star of Folies-Bèrgere: Carolina Otero.

Directed by Richard Pottier · Written by Marc-Gilbert Sauvajon

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