| Smiling Maniacs | |
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| Directed by | Marcello Aliprandi |
| Written by | Ugo Betti (play) |
| Starring | Franco Nero |
| Cinematography | Gastone Di Giovanni |
| Music by | Pino Donaggio |
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| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
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