Movie: The Basilisks
Top 10 Billed Cast
Francesco
Luciana Bonfanti
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The uneventful lives of three young men who live in a small, poverty-stricken village in southern Italy.
Release Date
1963-09-02
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7.5
Rating:
3.8 startsTagline
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