Girl in the Window (1961): Cast & Plot
Girl in the Window is a 1961 romantic drama directed by Luciano Emmer, starring Bernard Fresson as Vincenzo, Lino Ventura and Marina Vlady. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Luciano Emmer
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Zodiaque Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Girl in the Window About?
The premise of Girl in the Window without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set partly in Amsterdam, the film follows two Italian miners, Federico and Vincenzo, who leave a bleak Dutch mining town for the city’s red‑light district. There they encounter window‑dressed women Else and Carrel, who agree to join the men for a weekend at a resort. As Else falls for Vincenzo, the futures of both the miners and the women look increasingly hopeful.
Girl in the Window Cast & Characters
Bernard Fresson leads the cast as Vincenzo, with Lino Ventura as Federico and Marina Vlady as Else. Directed by Luciano Emmer; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luciano Emmer
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Bernard Fresson as Vincenzo - Lino Ventura as Federico
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Marina Vlady as Else - Magali Noël as Chanel
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Girl in the Window Plot Summary
What happens in Girl in the Window from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From Italy, a group of boys arrives in the Netherlands to work for a local mining company, seeking a better life far from home. Among them is Vincenzo, Bernard Fresson, who quickly catches the eye of his mentor, Federico, Lino Ventura, an experienced miner who takes Vincenzo under his wing. On their very first day at the mines, tragedy strikes: a devastating accident buries the miners, leaving them trapped underground for several days. The rescue is tense and draining, and the ordeal marks the start of a complex bond between Vincenzo and Federico, setting the stage for what comes next.
Full summary
The whole story of Girl in the Window, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Girl in the Window?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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From which country do Vincenzo and the other young men leave in search of a better life?
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Girl in the Window FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Girl in the Window, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Girl in the Window?
Girl in the Window runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Girl in the Window released?
Girl in the Window was released on April 14, 1961.
Who directed Girl in the Window?
Girl in the Window was directed by Luciano Emmer.
More films by Luciano Emmer Who is in the cast of Girl in the Window?
Girl in the Window stars Bernard Fresson as Vincenzo, Lino Ventura as Federico and Marina Vlady as Else, among 10 credited actors.
Does Girl in the Window have a post-credit scene?
No. Girl in the Window has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Girl in the Window in?
The original language of Girl in the Window is Italian.
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