The Twentieth Duke | |
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Directed by | Lucio De Caro |
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Produced by | Vittorio Vassarotti |
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Cinematography | Toni Frenguelli |
Edited by | Maria Rosada |
Music by | Nuccio Fiorda |
Production company | Viva Film |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
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