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Be Sick… It's Free(1968)
Status: Released
Date: 1968-10-24
71%
206 Votes
Time: 1h 34m
Overview:
Comedy about the flawed Italian healthcare system of the time and a doctor's expeirence with it.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies:
Explorer Film '58
Euro International Films
Movie: Be Sick… It's Free
Top 10 Billed Cast
Alberto Sordi
Guido Tersilli
Ida Galli
Anna Maria
Bice Valori
Amelia
Sara Franchetti
Teresa
Nanda Primavera
Guido's Mother
Patrizia De Clara
Pasqualina
Leopoldo Trieste
Pietro
Adriana Giuffrè
Marianna
Pupella Maggio
Mrs. Parise
Claudio Gora
Chief Physician
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