8½ (1963)
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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.
Cast
Marcello Mastroiannias Guido Anselmi
Anouk Aiméeas Luisa Anselmi
Sandra Miloas Carla
Claudia Cardinaleas Claudia
Rossella Falkas Rossella
Barbara Steeleas Gloria Morin
Madeleine Lebeauas Madeleine, the French Actress
Caterina Borattoas Mysterious Lady
Eddra Galeas La Saraghina
Guido Albertias Pace, the Producer
Mario Conocchiaas Conocchia, the Production Manager
Bruno Agostinias Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
Cesarino Miceli Picardias Cesarino, the Production Supervisor
Jean Rougeulas Carini, the Film Critic
Facts
| Release date | February 14, 1963 |
| Runtime | 139 min (2h 19m) — about the same as the 1963 average of 131 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | IT |
| IMDb | tt0056801 |
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Questions
How long is 8½?
8½ runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is 8½ worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 2,601 votes, which places it #2 of 17 films released in 1963 in this index (top 94%) and #134 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed 8½?
8½ was directed by Federico Fellini. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nights of Cabiria (1957), La Dolce Vita (1960), La Strada (1954).
Who stars in 8½?
Marcello Mastroianni as Guido Anselmi; Anouk Aimée as Luisa Anselmi; Sandra Milo as Carla; Claudia Cardinale as Claudia; Rossella Falk as Rossella; Barbara Steele as Gloria Morin.
What is 8½ rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for 8½?
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