Crime at the Chinese Restaurant(1981)
The officer Nico Giraldi investigates a homicide which has taken place in a Chinese restaurant in Rome. His wife and his son are kidnappeded by the murderer in the course of the inquiry. In the end the case is worked out.
Movie: Crime at the Chinese Restaurant
Top 10 Billed Cast
Nico Giraldi / Ciu Ci Ciao
Bombolo
Vincenzo Quagliarulo
Angela
giudice Enrico Arducci
commissario Trentini
brigadiere Gargiulo
Oscaretto
vigile urbano
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The officer Nico Giraldi investigates a homicide which has taken place in a Chinese restaurant in Rome. His wife and his son are kidnappeded by the murderer in the course of the inquiry. In the end the case is worked out.
Release Date
1981-11-19
Average
5.8
Rating:
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