The Golden Ass

The Golden Ass

1970 · 99 min · ★ 8.0 · Comedy

In ancient Mauretania, the young Roman Lucius Apuleius and his friend Aristomene run into a series of misadventures.

Directed by Sergio Spina · Written by Sergio Spina

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