The Scapegoat

The Scapegoat

1963 · 110 min · ★ 6.4 · History, Adventure

Il Fornaretto di Venezia (US TV title: The Scapegoat) is a 1963 Italian film directed by Duccio Tessari who co-wrote screenplay with Marcello Fondato, based on novel by Francesco Dall'Ongaro. It tells the story of 16th century's Venice where a young worker is sentenced to death on the suspicion of attacking a noble.

Directed by Duccio Tessari · Written by Marcello Fondato

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