Movie: Abracadabra

Top 9 Billed Cast

Mario Riva
Mario Riva

Amleto

Riccardo Billi
Riccardo Billi

Antonio

Lilia Landi
Lilia Landi

Carmela

Alberto Sorrentino
Alberto Sorrentino

Fernando

Guglielmo Inglese
Guglielmo Inglese

Nicola Caiazzo

Paul Müller
Paul Müller

Alfredo

Marcella Rovena
Marcella Rovena

Cesira Caiazzo

Clely Fiamma
Clely Fiamma

Antonietta

Nyta Dover
Nyta Dover

Lucia

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  • Overview

    Three crooks scheme to swindle a wealthy widow out of her fortune, but their plans are thwarted by the sudden return of her husband who is far from dead.

  • Release Date

    1952-02-22

  • Average

    8

  • Rating:

    4.0 starts
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  • Languages:

    Italiano

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