Burning Fuse | |
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Directed by | Henri Decoin |
Written by |
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Produced by | François Rigaud Jean Tachard |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Pierre Montazel |
Edited by | Claude Durand |
Music by | |
Production companies | Galliera Films Gallus Films |
Distributed by | Sofradis |
Release date | 27 February 1957 |
Running time | 98 minutes |
Countries | France Italy |
Language | French |
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