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The Night Child
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The Night Child

1975-04-22 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Horror

The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.

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Directors
Massimo Dallamano
Production companies
Magdalena Produzione, Italian International Film
Countries
Italy, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard JohnsonRichard JohnsonMichael Williams
Joanna CassidyJoanna CassidyJoanna Morgan
Ida GalliIda GalliJill Perkins
Edmund PurdomEdmund PurdomDoctor
Nicoletta ElmiNicoletta ElmiEmily Williams
Lila KedrovaLila KedrovaContessa Cappelli
Riccardo GarroneRiccardo GarronePolice Inspector
Dana GhiaDana GhiaEmily's Mother
Eleonora MoranaContessa's Maid
Tom FelleghyTom FelleghyBBC Boss

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