| Under the Chinese Restaurant | |
|---|---|
 Italian theatrical release poster by Enzo Sciotti | |
| Directed by | Bruno Bozzetto |
| Written by | Bruno Bozzetto Fabio Comana |
| Cinematography | Agostino Castiglioni |
| Music by | Roberto Frattini |
| Language | Italian |
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