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Skin and Bones(1961)
Status: Released
Date: 1961-04-28
70%
1 Votes
Time: 1h 25m
Overview:
Convicted of murdering his wife, a crime of which he declares himself innocent, Jacques Mazur is serving a long sentence in a prison where his presence causes disruption.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies:
Standard Films
Les Films Raoul Ploquin
Movie: Skin and Bones
Top 10 Billed Cast
Gérard Blain
Mazur
Juliette Mayniel
Michèle
André Oumansky
Charly
Jean-Pierre Jaubert
Théo
René Dary
Director
Robert Party
Deputy director
Étienne Bierry
Gagnaire
Julien Verdier
Buttiaux
Pierre Richard
Pierini
Henri Lambert
Lasserre
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Overview
Convicted of murdering his wife, a crime of which he declares himself innocent, Jacques Mazur is serving a long sentence in a prison where his presence causes disruption.
Release Date
1961-04-28
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
Français
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