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Morel's Invention

1974-01-01 · 120 min · ★ 6.3

Mystery · Science Fiction

A castaway arrives on an island. He thinks it's uninhabited, but he sees a palace with also a hidden room. Soon he sees some people walking, dressed with old-fashioned clothes. He is afraid because people don't see him, like a ghost.

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Directors
Emidio Greco
Production companies
Mount Street Film
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Giulio BrogiGiulio BrogiThe Castaway
Anna KarinaAnna KarinaFaustine
John SteinerJohn SteinerMorel
Anna Maria GherardiAnna Maria Gherardi
Ezio Marano
Margareth ClémentiMargareth Clémenti
Roberto HerlitzkaRoberto HerlitzkaOspite che si scusa
Claudio TrionfiClaudio Trionfi
Laura De MarchiLaura De Marchi
Filippo De Gara
Valeria SabelValeria Sabel
Francesco D'AddaFrancesco D'Adda
Dolly Dee
Mario GarribaMario Garriba
Fiorella Infascelli
Giancarlo MarmoriGuest speaking at Morel's speech (uncredited)
Ettore RosbochEttore RosbochGuest reading magazines (uncredited)

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