The City Defends Itself(1951)
The Sensational Venice Award Winner for the GREATEST ITALIAN FILM OF THE YEAR
Four criminals commit a robbery at a soccer stadium, and then split up to try to hide separately from the police.
Movie: The City Defends Itself
Top 10 Billed Cast
Daniela
Paolo Leandri
Lina Girosi - moglie di Luigi
Guido Marchi - il professore
Luigi Girosi
La donna del ritratto
La madre di Alberto
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