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Viva Maria!
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Viva Maria!

1965 · 120 min Adventure Comedy Romance Western
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Louis Malle

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

Maria I

Jeanne Moreau

Jeanne Moreau

Maria II

Paulette Dubost

Paulette Dubost

Mrs. Diogène

Claudio Brook

Claudio Brook

The Great Rodolfo

Carlos López Moctezuma

Carlos López Moctezuma

Rodríguez

Poldo Bendandi

Poldo Bendandi

Werther

George Hamilton

George Hamilton

Flores

Gregor von Rezzori

Gregor von Rezzori

Diogène

Francisco Reiguera

Francisco Reiguera

Father Superior

Adriana Roel

Adriana Roel

Janine

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