The Amnesiac | |
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Directed by | Gennaro Righelli |
Written by | |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Ubaldo Arata |
Edited by | Fernando Tropea |
Music by | |
Production company | Capitani Film |
Distributed by | Variety Distribution |
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Running time | 79 minutes |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
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