The Mysterious Rider

The Mysterious Rider

1948 · 90 min · ★ 4.7 · Adventure, Action, Drama

Giacomo Casanova returns to Venice, to help his brother, falsely accused of robbery.

Directed by Riccardo Freda · Written by Riccardo Freda

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