Zingara
Zingara

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Zingara

1969
Movie
91 min
Italian

Franco, singer in search of success, falls in love with Marisa. But she walks away from him to stay close to her sick cousin.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Albert MorganGenres: Drama, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, free-spirited woman named Zingara, who believes she has psychic powers, runs away from her foster home. She encounters a variety of characters, including a struggling musician and a wealthy but eccentric individual, as she navigates the complexities of love, identity, and her own perceived abilities.

Critical Reception

Zingara was a modest musical drama that garnered mixed reviews upon its release. While Patty Duke's performance was generally praised for its earnestness and energy, the film struggled with an inconsistent tone and a plot that some critics found underdeveloped. Its musical numbers received a range of reactions, with some appreciating their vibrancy and others finding them out of place.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised Patty Duke's spirited performance.

  • Criticized for an uneven plot and tone.

  • Musical numbers were seen as a mixed bag.

Google audience: Audience reception for Zingara is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this film.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Patty Duke, already an Academy Award winner for 'The Miracle Worker', was still a teenager when she starred in 'Zingara'.

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