Hole in the Forehead

Hole in the Forehead

1968 · 87 min · ★ 3.2 · Western

A stranger and a bandit seek out a trio of playing cards that will lead them to hidden treasure.

Directed by Giuseppe Vari · Written by Adriano Bolzoni

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