| The Pirate's Dream | |
|---|---|
 Italian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Mario Mattoli |
| Written by | Mario Mattoli Vittorio Metz Steno |
| Produced by | Liborio Capitani |
| Starring | Erminio Macario |
| Cinematography | Aldo Tonti |
| Edited by | Mario Serandrei |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Italy |
| Language | Italian |
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