Disperatamente l'estate scorsa
1970 · 85 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama
Lisa, a widow on vacation with her son, meets Alessandro and falls in love. The man is actually a former agent of the communist Germany who escaped from Berlin and is pursued by some former colleagues.
Directed by Silvio Amadio · Written by Silvio Amadio
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Paola Pitagora Lisa - N Nino Segurini Alessandro
- A Antonio Gana Maurizio
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Umberto Raho -
Loris Bazzocchi - F Flavio Sorrentino
- L Léa Nanni
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Mirella Pamphili - A Antonio Amadio
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