Return of the Holy Ghost

Return of the Holy Ghost

1972 · 91 min · Western

A crook masquerading as an Army Colonel in charge of gold shipments, replaces gold ingots with fakes. Spirito Santo is recruited to solve the case and make sure the gold gets through.

Directed by Roberto Mauri · Written by Roberto Mauri

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