The Gold Rimmed Glasses
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Dr. Athos Fadigati
David Lattes
Signora Lavezzoli
Nora Treves
Eraldo
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A Jewish couple and a homosexual doctor fall to prejudice and scandal in 1938 Italy.
Release Date
1987-09-25
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6.203
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