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19632h 19m

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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.

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Marcello Mastroianni - Guido Anselmi in 8½

Marcello Mastroianni

Guido Anselmi

Claudia Cardinale - Claudia in 8½

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia

Anouk Aimée - Luisa Anselmi in 8½

Anouk Aimée

Luisa Anselmi

Sandra Milo - Carla in 8½

Sandra Milo

Carla

Rossella Falk - Rossella in 8½

Rossella Falk

Rossella

Barbara Steele - Gloria Morin in 8½

Barbara Steele

Gloria Morin

Madeleine Lebeau - Madeleine, the French Actress in 8½

Madeleine Lebeau

Madeleine, the French Actress

Caterina Boratto - Mysterious Lady in 8½

Caterina Boratto

Mysterious Lady

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Release Date

February 14, 1963

Runtime

2h 19m

Rating

NR

Genres

Drama

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