Careless

1962 1h 51m IT

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7.4

SOLID

★7.4TMDB · 11

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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Emilio Brentani leads a peaceful and uneventful life with his older sister Amalia. Until he meets Angiolina Zarri, a beautiful but fickle, wayward and coquettish young woman. Unfortunately for him, Emilio falls madly in love with her.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Claudia Cardinale
Angiolina Zarri
Anthony Franciosa
Emilio Brentani
Betsy Blair
Amalia Brentani
Philippe Leroy
Stefano Balli
Nadia Marlowa
Margherita
Aldo Bufi Landi
Soriani
Marcella Rovena
Franca Mazzoni
Mrs. Chierici

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mauro Bolognini
Writers: Tullio Pinelli, Goffredo Parise
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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64 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mauro Bolognini, shot by Armando Nannuzzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Claudia Cardinale and Anthony Franciosa and Betsy Blair carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0055432 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mauro Bolognini directs. Armando Nannuzzi behind the camera. Piero Piccioni scores. Nino Baragli cuts. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

164 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Mauro Bolognini, shot by Armando Nannuzzi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nino Baragli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Claudia Cardinale and Anthony Franciosa and Betsy Blair carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0055432 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 11 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.