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NOT_RATED 138 min  -  Drama | Fantasy  -   25 June 1963 (USA)
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A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies.

Director:

Federico Fellini

Writers:

Federico Fellini (story), Ennio Flaiano (story), and 4 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marcello Mastroianni ...
Claudia Cardinale ...
Anouk Aimée ...
Luisa Anselmi (as Anouk Aimee)
Sandra Milo Sandra Milo ...
Rossella Falk Rossella Falk ...
Barbara Steele ...
Madeleine Lebeau Madeleine Lebeau ...
Madeleine, l'attrice francese
Caterina Boratto Caterina Boratto ...
Eddra Gale Eddra Gale ...
La Saraghina (as Edra Gale)
Guido Alberti Guido Alberti ...
Mario Conocchia Mario Conocchia ...
Conocchia, il direttore di produzione
Bruno Agostini Bruno Agostini ...
Bruno - il secundo segretario di produzione
Cesarino Miceli Picardi Cesarino Miceli Picardi ...
Cesarino, l'ispettore di produzione
Jean Rougeul Jean Rougeul ...
Carini, il critico cinematografico
Mario Pisu Mario Pisu ...
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Storyline

Guido is a film director, trying to relax after his last big hit. He can't get a moment's peace, however, with the people who have worked with him in the past constantly looking for more work. He wrestles with his conscience, but is unable to come up with a new idea. While thinking, he starts to recall major happenings in his life, and all the women he has loved and left. An autobiographical film of Fellini, about the trials and tribulations of film making. Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>  

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Director | Mistress | Spa | Salvation | Italian  | See more »

Taglines:

A picture that goes beyond what men think about - because no man ever thought about it in quite this way!

Genres:

Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian | English | French | German

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Fellini 8½ See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$11,947 (USA) (11 April 1999) (1 Screen) (reissue)

Gross:

$50,690 (USA) (25 April 1999) (re-issue)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cineriz, Francinex See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The title refers to the number of movies Federico Fellini had directed up until that point - six features, two short (1/2) films and "half a picture" ( Luci del varietà his first, co-directed with Alberto Lattuada), for a total of 7 1/2. So this one is number 8 1/2. See more »

Goofs

Audio/visual unsynchronized: When Guido and Claudia go out for their drive, they stop near some springs. Guido exits the passenger side of the car (off camera); we hear the door open and close. But when Claudia, who was driving, steps out moments later (also off camera), we never hear her door open or close. See more »

Quotes

Guido: My Dears... Happiness consists of being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone.
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Soundtracks

"Overture"
From "The Barber of Seville"
Composed by Gioachino Rossini See more »