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Gino Pallazetti is in love with Lucia Petri and his career as a stand-up comedian is about to take off.
| Gino | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jackie McKimmie |
| Written by | Vince Sorrenti Larry Buttrose Max Dann |
| Produced by | Ross Matthews |
| Starring | Nicholas Bufalo Zoe Carides Bruno Lawrence Maria Venuti |
| Cinematography | Ellery Ryan |
| Edited by | Emma Hay |
| Music by | Roger Mason |
Production company | Filmside Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $2.5 million [1] |
Gino is a 1993 Australian film, directed by Jackie McKimmie.
| This article needs an improved plot summary.(February 2017) |
Gino Pallazetti is in love with Lucia Petri and his career as a stand-up comedian is about to take off.
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