| The House of Smiles | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Marco Ferreri |
| Written by | Marco Ferreri Liliane Betti Antonino Marino |
| Starring | Ingrid Thulin Dado Ruspoli |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
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