The Black Mask (1952 film)

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Maschera nera
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Directed by Filippo Walter Ratti
Written by Ugo Moretti
Filippo Walter Ratti
Produced by Emilio Scacciafratte
Starring Cesare Danova
Franca Marzi
Nino Pavese
Cinematography Carlo Carlini
Production
company
R.C.I.
Distributed byDistribuzione Intercine
Release date
  • 11 April 1952 (1952-04-11)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryItaly
LanguageItalian

The Black Mask (Italian: Maschera nera) is a 1952 Italian historical adventure film directed by Filippo Walter Ratti and starring Cesare Danova, Franca Marzi and Nino Pavese. It earned a little over a hundred million lire at the box office. [1]

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Synopsis

A mysterious masked horseman fights for justice for the poor.

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References

  1. Chiti & Poppi p.224

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