| Vajont | |
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| Directed by | Renzo Martinelli |
| Written by | Renzo Martinelli and Pietro Calderoni |
| Produced by | Roberto Andreucci |
| Cinematography | Blasco Giurato |
| Edited by | Massimo Quaglia |
| Music by | Francesco Sartori |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
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