Gardenia(1979)
It's kill or be killed in the mafia, They said it with bullets... He said it with flowers.
A businessman comes into conflict with a gangster when he refuses to allow drugs to be sold through his restaurant.
Movie: Gardenia
Top 10 Billed Cast
Gardenia
Salluzzo
Tony Caruso
Regina
Miriam Bella
Gardenia Girl
Nocita
Laura
Consuelo
Salluzzo Partner
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Overview
A businessman comes into conflict with a gangster when he refuses to allow drugs to be sold through his restaurant.
Release Date
1979-05-05
Average
6.125
Rating:
3.1 startsTagline
It's kill or be killed in the mafia, They said it with bullets... He said it with flowers.
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