

Escape to France(1948)
A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.
Movie: Escape to France
Top 10 Billed Cast
Fabrizio Torre
Il rettore
Il Tunisino
Gino
Pierina
Il brigadiere
Bootlegger (uncredited)

Fuga in Francia
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A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.
Release Date
1948-08-01
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7.222
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