| It's Your Move | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Robert Fiz |
| Written by | Massimiliano Capriccioli Tito Carpi Juan Cesarabea |
| Produced by | José Gutiérrez Maesso Dennis Kirkland Franco Porro |
| Starring | Edward G. Robinson |
| Cinematography | Antonio Macasoli |
| Edited by | Mario Morra |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
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