The Clover Sect

The Clover Sect

1948 · 78 min · ★ 7.3 · Crime, Mystery, Drama

A writer gets involved in a police case related to some jewelry belonging to a Chinese sect.

Directed by Mario Soffici · Written by Tulio Demicheli

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