Don Bosco
1935 · 86 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, History
Follows the life of Catholic Priest John Bosco (1815–1888).
Directed by Goffredo Alessandrini · Written by Sergio Amidei
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Gian Paolo Rosmino Don Giovanni Bosco - F Ferdinando Mayer Bosco giovinetto
- M Maria Vincenza Stiffi Mamma Margherita
- R Roberto Pasetti
- V Vittorio Vaser
- F Felice Minotti
- C Cesare Gani-Carini
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