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The Body
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The Body

1974-03-06 · 89 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · Thriller

A beautiful woman who lives on an island with her abusive husband, entices a young man into a murder-for-money plot.

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Directors
Luigi Scattini
Production companies
Produzioni Atlas Consorziate, Filmarpa
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Enrico Maria SalernoEnrico Maria SalernoAntoine
Zeudi ArayaZeudi ArayaPrincess
Leonard MannLeonard MannAlan
Carroll BakerCarroll BakerMadeliene
Luigi Antonio GuerraLuigi Antonio Guerra

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