
8½
8½
Release: 1963-02-14·Runtime: 139m·★ 8.1
Drama
Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.
Production Countries
ItalyFrance
Production Companies
Cineriz
Francinex
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Barbara Steeleas Gloria Morin
Olimpia Cavallias Olimpia (uncredited)
John Karlsen
Annie Gorassinias Producer's Friend
Gilda Dahlbergas American Journalist's Wife
Dina De Santisas Dina (uncredited)
Mario Pisuas Mario Mezzabotta
Georgia Simmonsas Guido's Grandmother
Sonia Gessneras (uncredited)
Mathilda Calnanas Luisa's Friend (uncredited)
Nadia Balabineas Priest Teacher (uncredited)
Rossella Comoas Luisa's Friend
Mark Herronas Luisa's Suitor
Rossella Falkas Rossella
Bruno Agostinias Bruno, the Second Production Secretary
Mino Doroas Claudia's Agent
Eugene Walteras The American Journalist
Giuditta Rissoneas Guido's Mother
Marcello Mastroiannias Guido Anselmi
Claudia Cardinaleas Claudia
Eddra Galeas La Saraghina
Edy Vesselas Hedy, The Model
Jean Rougeulas Carini, the Film Critic
Sandra Miloas Carla
Madeleine Lebeauas Madeleine, the French Actress
Giulio Paradisias A Friend
Annibale Ninchias Guido's Father
Caterina Borattoas Mysterious Lady
Maria Tedeschias School Director (uncredited)
Anouk Aiméeas Luisa Anselmi
Guido Albertias Pace, the Producer
Mario Conocchiaas Conocchia, the Production Manager
Cesarino Miceli Picardias Cesarino, the Production Supervisor
Nadia Sandersas Nadine, the Hostess
Franco Caraccioloas Young Priest (uncredited)Crew
" />Pasqualino De SantisCamera Operator
" />Federico FelliniScreenplay, Director, Story
" />Angelo IaconoProduction Secretary
" />Angelo RizzoliProducer
" />Ennio FlaianoScreenplay, Story
" />Otello FavaMakeup Department Head
" />Luciano RicceriAssistant Production Design
" />Tullio PinelliScreenplay
" />Giulio ParadisiSecond Assistant Director
" />Leo CatozzoEditor
" />Gianni Di VenanzoDirector of Photography
" />Nino RotaOriginal Music Composer