The Naked Maja
“Now she is yours...the matchless...the shameless beauty who lives forever as The Naked Maja!”
Synopsis
A historical fiction based on the lives of the artist Goya and the Duchess of Alba.
Top Cast
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Ava Gardner
Maria Teresa, duchess of Alba, nicknamed Cayetana
Anthony Franciosa
Francisco Jose de Goya
Amedeo Nazzari
Prime Minister Manuel Godoy
Gino Cervi
King Carlos IV of Spain
Lea Padovani
Queen Maria Luisa
Massimo Serato
Conte Rodrigo Sanchez
Carlo Rizzo
Juanito
Audrey McDonald
Anita
Nadia Balabine
Carlotta Joaquina
Ivana Kislinger
Pepa
Renzo Cesana
Bayeu
Carlo Giustini
José
Patrick Crean
Enrique
Gustavo De Nardo
prete
Tonio Selwart
Aranda
Peter Meersman
Dr. Peral
Paul Müller
ambasciatore francese
Richard McNamara
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgio Prosperi, Norman Corwin
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- The Naked Maja
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.), Titanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Giorgio Prosperi, Norman Corwin, Talbot Jennings, Oscar Saul
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Giuseppe Rotunno
Mario Serandrei
Silvio Clementelli, Goffredo Lombardo
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgio Prosperi
Screenplay
Norman Corwin
Screenplay
Henry Koster
Director
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Rotunno
Director of Photography
Piero Filippone
Production Design
Dario Cecchi
Costume Design
Mario Serandrei
Editor
Maria Baroni
Costume Design
Goffredo Lombardo
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Maja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Naked Maja about?
A historical fiction based on the lives of the artist Goya and the Duchess of Alba.
Who directed The Naked Maja?
The Naked Maja was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Naked Maja?
The principal cast of The Naked Maja includes Ava Gardner, Anthony Franciosa, Amedeo Nazzari, Gino Cervi, Lea Padovani.
When was The Naked Maja released and how long is it?
The Naked Maja was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Maja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Maja was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.