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| Sbirri | |
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| Directed by | Roberto Burchielli |
| Produced by | Raoul Bova, Chiara Giordano, Mauro Parissone, Laura Guglielmetti |
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| Distributed by | Medusa |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Language | Italian |
| Box office | 1.715.000 € |
Sbirri is a 2009 drama film, directed by Roberto Burchielli. It was released in Italy on April 10, 2009,
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