The Return of Don Camillo

The Return of Don Camillo

1953 · 115 min · ★ 7.2 · Comedy

Energetic priest Don Camillo returns to the town of Brescello for more political and personal duels with Communist mayor Peppone.

Directed by Julien Duvivier · Written by René Barjavel

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