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The Machine That Kills Bad People
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The Machine That Kills Bad People

1952-05-14 · 85 min · ★ 6.7

Comedy · Fantasy

In Amalfi, a village on the Italian coast, an old man who seems to have strange powers gives Celestino Esposito, the local photographer, a dangerous ability.

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Directors
Roberto Rossellini
Production companies
Tevere Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Giovanni AmatoThe Mayor
Marilyn BuferdMarilyn BuferdAmerican Girl
Pietro CarloniPietro Carloni
Joseph FallettaJoe
Gennaro PisanoCelestino Esposito
Helen TubbsAmerican Girl's Mother
William TubbsWilliam TubbsAmerican Girl's Father
Clara BindiClara BindiGiulietta Del Bello (uncredited)
Camillo Buonanni(uncredited)
Giacomo FuriaGiacomo FuriaRomano Cuccurullo (uncredited)
Aldo GiuffrèAldo Giuffrè(uncredited)
Carlo GiuffrèCarlo Giuffrè(uncredited)
Aldo Nanni(uncredited)
Gaio Visconti(uncredited)

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