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Ginger and Fred (1986): Cast & Plot

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Ginger and Fred is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Federico Fellini, starring Marcello Mastroianni as Pippo "Fred" Botticella, Giulietta Masina and Moana Pozzi. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Ginger and Fred (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Director
Federico Fellini
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
Italian
Studio
PEA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ginger and Fred About?

The premise of Ginger and Fred without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Through Fellini’s whimsical lens the film turns television into a stage, reuniting aging performers Amelia and Pippo after decades apart. They revive their classic music‑hall routine, echoing the famed partnership of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, for a live TV variety broadcast that reflects on nostalgia, performance and the passage of time.

Ginger and Fred Themes & Keywords

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  • italy
  • character names as title
  • forenames as title
  • tv show in film
  • tv show host
  • tv show set
  • advertisement
  • stage name
  • stage name in title
  • celebrity look alike
  • title appears in writing
  • transgender
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  • crotchety old man
  • co written by director
  • clark gable impersonator
  • fred astaire character
  • ginger rogers character
  • marcel proust
  • ronald reagan impression
  • satire comedy
  • surreal comedy
  • nude art
  • television propaganda
  • transvestite
  • bare chested male
  • television console
  • showbiz comedy
  • show
  • television
  • fictional variety show
  • grotesque
  • cult film
  • old friend
  • little person
  • tape recorder
  • tap dancing
  • soft focus
  • santa claus suit
  • reunited friends
  • train station
  • power outage
  • old age
  • nostalgia
  • medley
  • hotel room
  • ghost hunter
  • flamenco dance
  • farewell scene
  • exotic costume
  • cow
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Cast & crew

Ginger and Fred Cast & Characters

Marcello Mastroianni leads the cast as Pippo "Fred" Botticella, with Giulietta Masina as Amelia "Ginger" Bonetti and Moana Pozzi as Girl with Elegant Man (uncredited). Directed by Federico Fellini; 89 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Ginger and Fred Plot Summary

What happens in Ginger and Fred from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Amelia Bonetti, Giulietta Masina, known by the stage name “Ginger,” and Pippo Botticella, Marcello Mastroianni, famed as “Fred,” were a legendary dancing duo celebrated for their playful mimicry of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. After nearly three decades in retirement, they are drawn back into the limelight for a Christmas reunion on a televised variety special called We Are Proud to Present. Amelia, now a widowed grandmother, agrees to step back into the spotlight for one last moment of fame, while Pippo, who is in need of money, travels to the studio with a mix of nostalgia and reluctance.

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Details

Ginger and Fred Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Ginger kai Fred” and “Джинджер и Фред”.

Also known as
  • Ginger kai Fred
  • Джинджер и Фред
  • Ginger & Fred
  • Federico Fellini's Ginger & Fred
  • Ginger et Fred
  • Ginger und Fred
  • Ginger y Fred
  • Ginger a Fred
  • ג'ינג'ר ופרד
  • 舞国
  • ジンジャーとフレッド
  • Джинджър и Фред
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  • Джинджер і Фред
  • 진저와 프레드
  • Ginger és Fred, ჯინჯერი და ფრედი
  • Ginger ja Fred
  • Ginger i Fred

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Ginger and Fred FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ginger and Fred, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ginger and Fred?

Ginger and Fred runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Ginger and Fred released?

Ginger and Fred was released on January 13, 1986.

Who directed Ginger and Fred?

Ginger and Fred was directed by Federico Fellini.

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Who is in the cast of Ginger and Fred?

Ginger and Fred stars Marcello Mastroianni as Pippo "Fred" Botticella, Giulietta Masina as Amelia "Ginger" Bonetti and Moana Pozzi as Girl with Elegant Man (uncredited), among 89 credited actors.

Does Ginger and Fred have a post-credit scene?

No. Ginger and Fred has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ginger and Fred in?

The original language of Ginger and Fred is Italian.

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