The Night of the Last Day

The Night of the Last Day

The Night of the Last Day

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The Night of the Last Day

1973

1h 30m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A film director wants to make a politically charged movie, but is hampered by his producer. At the same time, a friend of his commits suicide, and he goes insane.

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7 members

Acting

Tony Kendall

Beppe Banti

Tony Kendall

Acting

Erna Schürer

Ragazza aspirante suicida

Erna Schürer

Acting

Fiorenzo Fiorentini

Attore teatrale

Fiorenzo Fiorentini

Acting

Marina Malfatti

Francesca

Marina Malfatti

Acting

Enrico Maria Salerno

Giorgio Bardelli

Enrico Maria Salerno

Acting

Franco Fabrizi

Sergio Varzi

Franco Fabrizi

Acting

Corrado Pani

Sandro

Corrado Pani

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