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Overview

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 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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