| Espionage in Tangier | |
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| Directed by | Gregg C. Tallas |
| Written by | R. Belgrozo |
| Story by | Herbert Curiel |
| Music by | Benedetto Ghiglia |
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| Countries | Spain Italy |
| Language | Spanish |
Espionage in Tangier (Spanish : Marc Mato, agente S. 077, Italian : S.077 spionaggio a Tangeri) is a 1965 Spanish-Italian spy film, inspired by James Bond and directed by Gregg C. Tallas. [1]
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