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Viva Maria!

A rebellious Irish heritage is reignited in a young woman who finds her true calling as a singer with a charismatic circus troupe led by the enchanting Maria I, following the loss of her father.

In 1907, Central America is the backdrop for a thrilling tale of a young woman's journey. Maria II, the daughter of an Irish revolutionary, finds a new sense of purpose when she joins a traveling circus, where she meets Maria I, a charismatic singer. As Maria II debuts as a singer, she inadvertently creates a sensation, popularizing the art of striptease and propelling the circus to fame. But their newfound success takes an unexpected turn when they cross paths with a socialist revolutionary, sparking a chain of events that leads them to become leaders of a rebellion against the ruling elite, including the dictator, capitalists, and the Church.

Info about Viva Maria!

Studio(s): NEF, Les Productions Artistes Associés

Originally Released: United States, Nov 22, 1965

Production Countries: France, Italy

Budget: $2,200,000.00

Genres:Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Western