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Variety Lights

6.919501h 33mNRMovieDramaComedy

In Italy, Checco Dal Monte manages a troupe of traveling performers with plenty of heart but minimal talent. At a small town engagement, he encounters the starry-eyed, gorgeous Lily Antonelli, and hires her as a dancer on the show.…

DirectorsFederico Fellini·Alberto Lattuada
WritersFederico Fellini·Alberto Lattuada

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Cast · Directed by Federico Fellini

PFPeppino De Filippo
Peppino De Filippo
Checco Dal Monte
CPCarla Del Poggio
Carla Del Poggio
Liliana "Lilly" Antonelli
GMGiulietta Masina
Giulietta Masina
Melina Amour
JKJohn Kitzmiller
John Kitzmiller
Trumpet Player Johnny
DMDante Maggio
Dante Maggio
Remo
CDChecco Durante
Checco Durante
Theater Owner
GMGina Mascetti
Gina Mascetti
Valeria del Sole
GC
Giulio Calì
Magician Edison Will
SBSilvio Bagolini
Silvio Bagolini
Bruno Antonini
GFGiacomo Furia
Giacomo Furia
Duke
MA
Mario De Angelis
Maestro
VOVanja Orico
Vanja Orico
Moema - Brazilian Singer

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