| Double Murder | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Steno |
| Written by | Agenore Incrocci Furio Scarpelli Steno |
| Produced by | Roberto Infascelli |
| Starring | Marcello Mastroianni |
| Cinematography | Luigi Kuveiller |
| Edited by | Antonio Siciliano |
| Music by | Riz Ortolani |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
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