Viva Maria! 1965 - Director: Louis Malle

Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, George Hamilton 

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In 1907, Maria Fitzgerald O’Malley finds herself alone in Central America.  Her father, an Irish political agitator, has just been killed in his latest terrorist strike against the British Empire.  Maria comes across a travelling troupe of entertainers who hire her to replace the stage partner of an erotic dancer, also named Maria.  The two Marias enjoy great success in the republic of San Miguel, but their plans change suddenly when they are arrested by the sadistic dictator Rodriguez.  They escape with the help of a band of revolutionaries, led by Florès.  When the latter is killed, the elder Maria swears to carry on his cause to liberate his people….