

Criminal Affair
1968-10-17 · 106 min · ★ 5.3
A renowned author, college professor and criminologist is given a year off in order to write his latest book. His arrival in Buenos Aires gives him the opportunity to work on his true project, planning and pulling off the perfect crime.
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- Directors
- Rossano Brazzi
- Production companies
- Chiara Film Internazionali, Lam Pie Film
- Countries
- Argentina, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ann-MargretLeticia
Rossano BrazziRoss Simpson
Barbara Nichols
Hélène ChanelGeorgette
Roger SmithUn giocatore
Mimma Biscardi
Osvaldo PachecoJosé
Rafael CarretAntonio (as Raphael Garret)
Alberto DalbésSchwartz
Juan Carlos Lamas
Javier Portales
Nathán Pinzón
Lando BuzzancaEsteban de Flori
Jacques Arndt
Aldo BarberoVpice of Rossano Brazzi
Idelma Carlo
Ricardo Castro Ríos
Augusto Codecá
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