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Both an earthy sex siren and an elegantly beautiful, respected international leading lady of the 1950s and 60s, who got her start in films after winning a beauty contest as "The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia" in 1957. Cardinale was anointed heir apparent as reigning sex-goddess by Brigitte Bardot who said "I already know who's destined to take my place. There can be only one, and one alone. After BB comes CC, no?"

Several of her most admired films have been helmed by some of Italy's greatest directors, including Luchino Visconti ("Rocco and His Brothers" 1960, "The Leopard" 1963, "Sandra" 1965), Federico Fellini ("8 1/2" 1963) and Sergio Leone ("Once Upon a Time in the West" 1969)....

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Filmography

Marcello: A Sweet Life - ( - Cast / / Lensing/Awaiting Release / )
And Now Ladies and Gentlemen - ( Countess Falconnetti / 2003 / Released / )
Fellini - ( Herself / 2001 / Released / )
My Best Fiend - ( / 1999 / Released / )
Sous Les Pieds des Femmes - ( / 1998 / Released / )
Kini & Adams - ( / 1997 / Released / )
A Summer in Goulette - ( / 1996 / Released / )
Elles ne pensent qu'a ca - ( Margaux / 1994 / Released / )
Blake Edwards' Son of the Pink Panther - ( Maria / 1993 / Released / )
588 Rue Paradis - ( Araxi/Mayrig / 1992 / Released / )
Mayrig - ( Araxi--Mayrig / 1991 / Released / Pathe International )
Money - ( / 1991 / Released / )
Atto di Dolore - ( Elena Basile / 1990 / Released / )
La Batalla de los Tres Reyes - ( Roxelane / 1990 / Released / )
Hiver 54, l'abbe Pierre - ( Helene Vannier / 1989 / Released / Metropolitan Filmexport )
La Revolution Francaise - ( Duchesse DePolignac / 1989 / Released / Excelsior Films )
Blu Elettrico - ( Tata / 1988 / Released / Sacis )
A Man in Love - ( Julia Steiner / 1987 / Released / )
Naso di Cane - ( / 1987 / Released / )
L' Ete Prochain - ( Jeanne / 1986 / Released / Sara Films )
La Storia - ( Ida / 1986 / Released / Sacis )
Enrico IV - ( Matilda / 1985 / Released / )
La Donna Delle Meraviglie - ( Maura / 1985 / Released / Istituto Luce Italnoleggio Cinematograpfica )
Le Ruffian - ( Baroness / 1983 / Released / Roissy Films )
Stelle Emigranti - ( Herself / 1983 / Released / )
The Salamander - ( Elena / 1983 / Released / Grade, Lew )
Burden of Dreams - ( Herself / 1982 / Released / )
Fitzcarraldo - ( Molly / 1982 / Released / Films Incorporated )
Le Cadeau - ( / 1982 / Released / )
La Pelle - ( Princess Caracciolo / 1981 / Released / Gaumont International )
Escape to Athena - ( Eleana / 1979 / Released / )
Corleone - ( Rosa Accordino / 1978 / Released / Cineriz )
L' Arma - ( Marta Campagna / 1978 / Released / Cidif )
La Part du feu - ( Catherine Hansen / 1978 / Released / Planfilm )
La Petite fille en velours bleu - ( Francesca Modigliani / 1978 / Released / Felix Films )
Il Prefetto di Ferro - ( Woman / 1977 / Released / Cineriz )
Qui comincia l'avventura - ( / 1976 / Released / )
A Mezzanotte va la ronda del Piacere - ( Gabriella Sansoni / 1975 / Released / Cineriz )
Conversation Piece - ( Professor's Wife / 1975 / Released / Gaumont International Productions )
Libera, Amore Mio - ( Libera Valente / 1974 / Released / Istituto Luce Italnoleggio Cinematograpfica )
Il Giorno del Furore - ( / 1973 / Released / )
La Scoumoune - ( Sister / 1972 / Released / Fox-Lira Films )
Bello Onesto Emigrato Australia Sposerebbe Compaesan Illibata - ( Carmela / 1971 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
L' Udienza - ( Aiche / 1971 / Released / Istituto Luce Italnoleggio Cinematograpfica )
Les Petroleuses - ( Maria / 1971 / Released / Societe nouvelle prodis )
La Tenda rossa - ( Nurse / 1970 / Released / )
Popsy Pop - ( Popsy / 1970 / Released / Fernand Rivers )
The Adventures of Gerard - ( Countess / 1970 / Released / )
A Fine Pair - ( Esmeralda Marini / 1969 / Released / )
Once Upon a Time in the West - ( Jill McBain / 1969 / Released / Columbus Film AG )
The Hell With Heroes - ( Elena / 1968 / Released / )
A Rose For Everyone - ( Rosa / 1967 / Released / )
Don't Make Waves - ( Laura Califatti / 1967 / Released / MGM/UA Entertainment Company )
Blindfold - ( Vicky Vincenti / 1966 / Released / )
Lost Command - ( Aicha / 1966 / Released / )
The Professionals - ( Maria / 1966 / Released / )
Sandra - ( Sandra / 1965 / Released / )
Bebo's Girl - ( Mara / 1964 / Released / Continental Distributing Inc )
Cartouche - ( Venus / 1964 / Released / )
Circus World - ( Toni Alfredo / 1964 / Released / )
8 1/2 - ( The Dream Girl / 1963 / Released / )
8 1/2 - ( Claudia / 1963 / Released / )
The Leopard - ( Bertiana / 1963 / Released / )
The Leopard - ( Angelica Sedara / 1963 / Released / )
The Pink Panther - ( Princess Dala / 1963 / Released / )
Il Bell'Antonio - ( Barbara Puglisi / 1962 / Released / )
Senilita - ( Angiolina / 1962 / Released / Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group )
The Love Makers - ( Bianca / 1962 / Released / )
Girl With a Suitcase - ( Aida Zepponi / 1961 / Released / Ellis Films )
Rocco and His Brothers - ( Ginetta / 1961 / Released / Filmes Ocidente )
Austerlitz - ( Pauline / 1960 / Released / Lux )
The Dauphins - ( Fedora / 1960 / Released / Lux Films )
An Ugly Mess - ( Assuntina / 1959 / Released / Cineriz )
Big Deal on Madonna Street - ( Carmelina / 1958 / Released / United Motion Picture Organization )
Asterix at the Olympic Games - ( - Cast / / Released / )
Cherche Fiance Tous Frais Payes - ( - Cast / / Released / )
TV Credits
Joseph Conrad's "Nostromo" ( 1997 / Released ): Actor
Princess Daisy ( 1983 / Released ): Actor
Circus of the Stars ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Jesus of Nazareth ( 1977 / Released ): Actor
Full Biography (Back to top)

Both an earthy sex siren and an elegantly beautiful, respected international leading lady of the 1950s and 60s, who got her start in films after winning a beauty contest as "The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia" in 1957. Cardinale was anointed heir apparent as reigning sex-goddess by Brigitte Bardot who said "I already know who's destined to take my place. There can be only one, and one alone. After BB comes CC, no?"

Several of her most admired films have been helmed by some of Italy's greatest directors, including Luchino Visconti ("Rocco and His Brothers" 1960, "The Leopard" 1963, "Sandra" 1965), Federico Fellini ("8 1/2" 1963) and Sergio Leone ("Once Upon a Time in the West" 1969). She also starred in the American films "The Pink Panther" (1964) and "The Professionals" (1966). Formerly married to producer Franco Cristaldi, she is now married to director Pascale Squitieri.


Profession(s):
Actor
Sometimes Credited As:
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Family
daughter:Claudia Squitieri (born c. 1980)
husband:Franco Cristaldi (marriage kept secret until announced in 1967; divorced c. 1975)
husband:Pasquale Squitieri (directed Cardinale in "Act of Sorrow" (1990))
son:Patricio Cristaldi (born 1967; operates Spanish restaurant El Salon Verde on New York's East Side with Hayne Suthon)

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Education
Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia Rome, Italy acting
Awards (Back to top)
Berlin Film Festival Golden Bear for Lifetime Achievement 2002
David di Donatello Prize for Career Achievement 1997

Milestones (Back to top)
1984 Joined cast of CBS series "Falcon Crest"
1957 Won a beauty contest as "The Most Beautiful Italian Girl in Tunisia" and a trip Venice Film Festival
1957 Feature film debut in "Goha" (France)
1956 Short film debut in "Anneaux d'or/Chaines d'or" (France)

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