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2h 19m

(1963)

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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Federico Fellini profile
Federico Fellini

Director

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Federico Fellini

Screenplay

Cast

Marcello Mastroianni profile
Marcello Mastroianni

Guido Anselmi

Anouk Aimée profile
Anouk Aimée

Luisa Anselmi

Sandra Milo profile
Sandra Milo

Carla

Claudia Cardinale profile
Claudia Cardinale

Claudia

Rossella Falk profile
Rossella Falk

Rossella

Barbara Steele profile
Barbara Steele

Gloria Morin

Madeleine Lebeau profile
Madeleine Lebeau

Madeleine, the French Actress

Caterina Boratto profile
Caterina Boratto

Mysterious Lady

Eddra Gale profile
Eddra Gale

La Saraghina

Guido Alberti profile
Guido Alberti

Pace, the Producer

Mario Conocchia profile
Mario Conocchia

Conocchia, the Production Manager

Bruno Agostini profile
Bruno Agostini

Bruno, the Second Production Secretary

Marcello Mastroianni profile
Marcello Mastroianni

Guido Anselmi

Anouk Aimée profile
Anouk Aimée

Luisa Anselmi

Sandra Milo profile
Sandra Milo

Carla

Claudia Cardinale profile
Claudia Cardinale

Claudia

Rossella Falk profile
Rossella Falk

Rossella

Barbara Steele profile
Barbara Steele

Gloria Morin

Madeleine Lebeau profile
Madeleine Lebeau

Madeleine, the French Actress

Caterina Boratto profile
Caterina Boratto

Mysterious Lady

Eddra Gale profile
Eddra Gale

La Saraghina

Guido Alberti profile
Guido Alberti

Pace, the Producer

Mario Conocchia profile
Mario Conocchia

Conocchia, the Production Manager

Bruno Agostini profile
Bruno Agostini

Bruno, the Second Production Secretary

Extra

Release Date

February 14, 1963

Original Language

German, English, French, Italian

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Cineriz logoFrancinex logo

Available On

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Videos

Mark Kermode reviews 8½ (1963) | BFI Player thumbnail
Mark Kermode reviews 8½ (1963) | BFI Player
Marcello Mastroianni’s guide to being cool | BFI thumbnail
Marcello Mastroianni’s guide to being cool | BFI
Federico Fellini - 8 1/2 (New Trailer) - In UK cinemas 1 May 2015 | BFI Release thumbnail
Federico Fellini - 8 1/2 (New Trailer) - In UK cinemas 1 May 2015 | BFI Release
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8 and a Half Trailer HD
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Allan Arkush on 8 1/2
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8 1/2 Trailer (1963) - The Criterion Collection

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