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| Turno di notte | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Italy |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Rai Due |
| Release | 1987 – 1988 |
Turno di notte (transl. Night Shift) is an Italian television series produced by Dario Argento. It had one season of 15 episodes running from 1987 to 1988.
Dario Argento worked in television as a producer of the series which consisted of 15 episodes. [1] The series revolves around stories that happen to cab drivers during a night shift. [1] Episodes were directed by Luigi Cozzi and Lamberto Bava. [1]
The series was broadcast on Rai Due between late 1987 and early 1988. [2]
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