Balearic Caper

Balearic Caper

1966 · 97 min · ★ 4.8 · Adventure, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

A scepter is stolen, and it's hunted for by various groups of international robbers and spies, for various reasons - in a parody of 007 movies.

Directed by José María Forqué · Written by Bruno Guillaume

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