Guido Anselmi, a film director, finds himself creatively barren at the peak of his career. Urged by his doctors to rest, Anselmi heads for a luxurious resort, but a sorry group gathers—his producer, staff, actors, wife, mistress, and relatives—each one begging him to get on with the show. In retreat from their dependency, he fantasizes about past women and dreams of his childhood.

Marcello Mastroiannias Guido Anselmi
Claudia Cardinaleas Claudia
Anouk Aiméeas Luisa Anselmi
Sandra Miloas Carla
Rossella Falkas Rossella
Barbara Steeleas Gloria Morin
Madeleine Lebeauas Madeleine, the French Actress
Caterina Borattoas Mysterious Lady
Eddra Galeas La Saraghina
Guido Albertias Pace, the Producer
Gianni Di Venanzo