97 minutes
2/27/1953
A Milanese shop assistant becomes an overnight film sensation when fate lands her the leading role in a prominent producer's romantic drama.
Lucia Bosè
as Clara Manni
Andrea Checchi
as Gianni Franchi
Gino Cervi
as Ercole 'Ercolino' Borra
Ivan Desny
as Bernardo 'Nardo' Rusconi
Alain Cuny
as Lodi
Monica Clay
as Simonetta Rota
Anna Carena
as Clara Manni's Mother
Enrico Glori
as Franco Albonetti
Laura Tiberti
as Renata
Oscar Andriani
as Boschi
Gisella Sofio
as Simonetta Rota's Friend
Elio Steiner
as Emanuele
Luisa Rivelli
as Luisa
Nino Dal Fabbro
as Nello, the screenwriter
Antonio Acqua
as Movie Theatre Owner
Emma Druetti
as Simonetta Rota's Mother
Rita Giannuzzi
as Simonetta Rota's Friend
Vittorio Manfrino
as Clara Manni's Father
Mario Meniconi
as Notariacomo
Nuri Neva Sangro
as Clara's stunt double (uncredited)