Love and Death in the Garden of the Gods

Love and Death in the Garden of the Gods

1972 · 90 min · ★ 6.1 · Romance, Drama, Mystery

An old professor rents a mysterious old villa, and finds a tape recorded by a previous occupant, detailing her debauched lifestyle and the events leading to her murder.

Directed by Sauro Scavolini · Written by Sauro Scavolini

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