| The Vesuvians | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Antonio Capuano, Pappi Corsicato, Antonietta De Lillo, Stefano Incerti and Mario Martone |
| Starring | Toni Servillo |
| Cinematography | Luca Bigazzi |
| Language | Italian |
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