We Were Seven Widows | |
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Directed by | Mario Mattoli |
Written by | Aldo De Benedetti Steno |
Produced by | Giulio Manenti |
Starring | Antonio Gandusio |
Cinematography | Carlo Montuori |
Edited by | Fernando Tropea |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
Country | Italy |
Language | Italian |
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