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Orson Welles at Large: Portrait of Gina

An unbroadcast 1958 essay-film by Orson Welles, blending documentary, personal reflection, and cultural portraiture in a subjective study of Italy and actress Gina Lollobrigida.

Top Cast

  • Orson Welles

    Orson Welles

    Self - Host

  • Gina Lollobrigida

    Gina Lollobrigida

    Self

  • Vittorio De Sica

    Vittorio De Sica

    Self

  • Valerie Anna Gruber

    Valerie Anna Gruber

    Self

  • Paola Mori

    Paola Mori

    Self

Overview

An unbroadcast 1958 essay-film by Orson Welles, blending documentary, personal reflection, and cultural portraiture in a subjective study of Italy and actress Gina Lollobrigida.

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