The Big Black Sow

The Big Black Sow

1971 · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Enrico struggles with his dysfunctional family and cheating wife, and eventually makes plans to kill them all.

Directed by Filippo Ottoni · Written by Filippo Ottoni

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Mark Frechette Enrico Mazzara
Rada Rassimov Anita
Alain Cuny Il Padre di Enrico
Flora Robson La Nonna
Francisco Rabal Il Medico
Claudio Camaso
Rik Battaglia
Antoine Saint-John
Marcella Michelangeli Miriam Novelli
Liana Trouché Cristina Mazzara

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