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1789:Io capitano
1738:The Traitor
1708:Fire at Sea
1608:Golden Door
691:Variety.com
550:Controversy
484:Lina Sastri
418:Aldo Baglio
168:160 minutes
114:Medusa Film
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1817:Categories
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1598:Don't Tell
1437:Open Doors
1407:The Family
696:2009-09-30
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414:as Liborio
355:Raoul Bova
351:as Mannina
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1779:Nostalgia
1718:A Ciambra
1568:Pinocchio
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1135:1961–1980
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1264:Amarcord
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