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Child of the Night
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Child of the Night

1978-11-08 · 102 min · ★ 3.7

Drama · Mystery

Mystery thriller, based on a novel by G. J. Arnaud.

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Directors
Sergio Gobbi
Production companies
Cannes Production, A. P. K. Cinematografica, Alpes Film
Countries
France, Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Agostina BelliAgostina BelliClaudia Lanza
Stefano Satta FloresStefano Satta FloresAndrea
Serge YoussoufianSergino
Jean-Claude BouillonJean-Claude BouillonDr. Sisti
Antonio CantaforaAntonio CantaforaFlavio
Elisa PozziArmida
Brigitte SkayBrigitte SkayFlavio's Wife

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