The Lady Without Camelias

A Milanese shop assistant becomes an overnight film sensation when fate lands her the leading role in a prominent producer's romantic drama.

Cast

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

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