Viva Maria!
"The world will never forget the two heroines who charged into battle undaunted, unafraid, and… undressed!"
Originally released in 1965. Viva Maria! is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Louis Malle. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, and Paulette Dubost
Synopsis
1907 Central America: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a performer, and decides to stay with the circus, and on her debut as a singer, unintentionally invents the striptease and makes the circus famous. Their inadvertent encounter with a socialist revolutionary lands them leading a revolution against the dictator, the capitalists, and the Church.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (104 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Artistes Associés
- Vides Cinematografica
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva Maria! about?
1907 Central America: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a performer, and decides to stay with the circus, and on her debut as a singer, un...
Who directed Viva Maria!?
Viva Maria! was directed by Louis Malle.
How long is Viva Maria!?
Viva Maria! has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was Viva Maria! released?
Viva Maria! was released on November 22, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Viva Maria!?
The main cast of Viva Maria! includes Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, Paulette Dubost, Claudio Brook, Carlos López Moctezuma.
Is Viva Maria! worth watching?
Viva Maria! has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 104 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.