15 Scaffolds for a Murderer | |
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Italian | 15 forche per un assassino |
Directed by | Nunzio Malasomma |
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Story by | Mario di Nardo |
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Cinematography | Stelvio Massi |
Edited by | Antonietta Zita |
Music by | Francesco De Masi |
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Distributed by | Variety Distribution |
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Running time | 100 min |
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