| Tiro al piccione | |
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| Directed by | Giuliano Montaldo |
| Written by | Bob Jeffery Adams |
| Produced by | Tonino Cervi |
| Cinematography | Carlo Di Palma |
| Edited by | Nino Baragli |
| Music by | Carlo Rustichelli |
Release date |
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| Country | Italy |
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