| Amore amaro | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Florestano Vancini |
| Written by | Suso Cecchi d'Amico Florestano Vancini |
| Starring | Lisa Gastoni Leonard Mann |
| Cinematography | Dario Di Palma |
| Edited by | Nino Baragli |
| Music by | Armando Trovajoli |
| Language | Italian |
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