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My Dearest Son
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My Dearest Son

1985-09-20 · 113 min · ★ 5.2

Drama

A respectable lawyer finds out his son is a heroin addict. Heartbroken, he'll do anything to help his only child, even if it means sharing his hell.

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Directors
Valentino Orsini
Production companies
Ager Cinematografica, Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben GazzaraBen GazzaraAntonio Morelli
Sergio RubiniSergio RubiniMarco Morelli
Valeria GolinoValeria GolinoFrancesca
Fabrizio TemperiniFabrizio Temperini
Wanda PasquiniWanda Pasquini
Mariangela MelatoMariangela MelatoStefania
Gesualdo Bagnoli
Ferruccio AmendolaFerruccio AmendolaAntonio Morelli (voice)

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