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The Stars in the Ditch
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The Stars in the Ditch

1979-03-24 · 101 min · ★ 7.8

Fantasy · Horror

A father and his four sons during the 18th century have their lives thrown into turmoil with the arrival of a woman at their villa. She quickly takes on multiple roles of sister, mother, confidant and lover to all, plunging the men into confusion and leading to an almost mythic ending.

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Directors
Pupi Avati
Production companies
A.M.A. Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lino CapolicchioLino CapolicchioSilvano
Gianni CavinaGianni CavinaMarione
Carlo Delle PianeCarlo Delle PianeBracco
Roberta PaladiniRoberta PaladiniOlimpia
Giulio PizziraniGiulio PizziraniMarzio
Adolfo BellettiGiove
Ferdinando OrlandiIl Narratore
Fernando PannulloFernando PannulloConte Pepoli
Pietro Bona
Tonino Corazzari

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