Bebo's Girl
La ragazza di Bube
“She Had to Make the Choice Every Girl Fears! Between Two Loves...Two Worlds!”
Synopsis
At the end of World War II, shallow, self-centered Mara is the prettiest girl in her small Italian village; Bebo is a Communist partisan who is finding it difficult to adjust to the dull banalities of life in peacetime. When Mara’s father, a passionate Communist, declares that his daughter will marry the returning hero, her reactions range from joy to bitter resentment.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcello Fondato
- Original Score
- Carlo Rustichelli
- Original Title
- La ragazza di Bube
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Vides Cinematografica, Ultra Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Lux Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Comencini
Marcello Fondato, Carlo Cassola
Carlo Rustichelli
Gianni Di Venanzo
Nino Baragli
Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Comencini
Director
Marcello Fondato
Screenplay
Carlo Rustichelli
Original Music Composer
Piero Gherardi
Production Design
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
Nino Baragli
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bebo's Girl
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What is Bebo's Girl about?
At the end of World War II, shallow, self-centered Mara is the prettiest girl in her small Italian village; Bebo is a Communist partisan who is finding it difficult to adjust to the dull banalities of life in peacetime. When Mara’s father, a passionate Communist, declares that his daughter will marry the returning hero, her reactions range from joy to bitter resentment.
Who directed Bebo's Girl?
Bebo's Girl was directed by Luigi Comencini.
Who stars in Bebo's Girl?
The principal cast of Bebo's Girl includes Claudia Cardinale, George Chakiris, Marc Michel, Dany París, Carla Calò.
When was Bebo's Girl released and how long is it?
Bebo's Girl was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Bebo's Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bebo's Girl was composed by Carlo Rustichelli.
Is Bebo's Girl based on a book or true story?
Bebo's Girl is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Carlo Cassola".