La Dolce Vita
La dolce vita
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Synopsis
Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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La Dolce Vita (1960) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-29
Top Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Rubini
Anita Ekberg
Sylvia
Anouk Aimée
Maddalena
Yvonne Furneaux
Emma
Magali Noël
Fanny
Alain Cuny
Steiner
Annibale Ninchi
Marcello's father
Walter Santesso
Paparazzo
Valeria Ciangottini
Paola
Riccardo Garrone
Riccardo
Ida Galli
Debutante of the year
Audrey McDonald
Jane
Polidor
Pagliaccio
Alain Dijon
Frankie Stout
Mino Doro
Lover of Nadia
Giulio Girola
Police commissioner
Laura Betti
Laura
Nico
Nico
Release History & Theatrical Window
Gent International Film Festival - restored version
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico Fellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Brunello Rondi, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- La dolce vita
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- German, English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 54m
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.6M
- Production Studios
- Cinecittà Studios, Pathé Consortium Cinéma, Riama Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico Fellini
Brunello Rondi, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Federico Fellini, Ennio Flaiano, Tullio Pinelli
Nino Rota
Otello Martelli
Leo Catozzo
Giuseppe Amato, Franco Magli, Angelo Rizzoli
Department Leadership Roster
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Otello Martelli
Director of Photography
Piero Gherardi
Production Design
Brunello Rondi
Screenplay
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay
Leo Catozzo
Editor
Federico Fellini
Director
Federico Fellini
Screenplay
Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
Tullio Pinelli
Screenplay
Giuseppe Amato
Producer
Angelo Rizzoli
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Dolce Vita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Dolce Vita about?
Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
Who directed La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita was directed by Federico Fellini.
Who stars in La Dolce Vita?
The principal cast of La Dolce Vita includes Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée, Yvonne Furneaux, Magali Noël.
When was La Dolce Vita released and how long is it?
La Dolce Vita was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 54m.
How much did La Dolce Vita make at the box office?
La Dolce Vita grossed $19.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for La Dolce Vita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La Dolce Vita was composed by Nino Rota.
What is the age rating and content advisory for La Dolce Vita?
La Dolce Vita holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).