
Abracadabra(1952)
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.
Movie: Abracadabra
Top 9 Billed Cast
Carmela
Nicola Caiazzo
Antonietta

Abracadabra
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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 startsTagline
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Languages:
Italiano
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