Il tallone di Achille

Il tallone di Achille

1952 · 89 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy

Tino Scotti plays a man who is tricked into trying to kill himself. When all his attempts fail, he is believed to be immortal.

Directed by Ruggero Maccari · Written by Ruggero Maccari

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