| Pirate of the Half Moon | |
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| Directed by | Giuseppe Maria Scotese |
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| Starring | John Derek |
| Cinematography | Bitto Albertini |
| Music by | Renzo Rossellini |
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| Country | Italy |
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Filmink called it "mediocre". [2]
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