Belatedly hailed as one of the great films about acting; certainly, a stunning visual example of the use of color. Marking Jean Renoir's return to France after his decade in Hollywood and his short period in India filming THE RIVER, THE GOLDEN COACH has often been seen as the key to
understanding all the director's work.
Filmed in English at Rome's Cinecitta studios, the film stars Anna Magnani as Camilla, a commedia dell'arte performer who, with her ragtag troupe, arrives in Peru to open a new theater. Already pursued by Felipe (Paul Campbell), Camilla captures the hearts of the vain bullfighter Ramon (Riccardo
Rioli) and the Viceroy (Duncan Lamont). Sw...
Released:
1952
Rated:
NR
Length:
105 mins