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The Roots of Evil(1967)
Status: Released
Date: 1967-11-21
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Time: 1h 21m
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Max, Michel and Nicole: three high school students, three victims. The first is a victim of himself, the other two are victims of having known him. As some people collect stamps, Max collects newspaper articles, recounting the exploits of certain "racketters" who sign their misdeeds with an ace of spades.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Aiglon Films
Movie: The Roots of Evil
Top 10 Billed Cast
Martine Arisi
Gérard Croce
Jenny Hélia
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Max, Michel and Nicole: three high school students, three victims. The first is a victim of himself, the other two are victims of having known him. As some people collect stamps, Max collects newspaper articles, recounting the exploits of certain "racketters" who sign their misdeeds with an ace of spades.
Release Date
1967-11-21
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8
Rating:
4.0 startsTagline
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Français
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