Poor But Beautiful(1957)
Salvatore and Romolo are two young and poor young men that are neighbours and friends. They live with their parents in Piazza Navona, Rome. They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with Giovanna.
Movie: Poor But Beautiful
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Romolo
Salvatore
Giovanna
Autista
Marisa
Annamaria
Zio Mario
Giovanna's father
Jole
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Salvatore and Romolo are two young and poor young men that are neighbours and friends. They live with their parents in Piazza Navona, Rome. They are poor but handsome, and both fall in love with Giovanna.
Release Date
1957-01-23
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6.76
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