Death in the Vatican

Death in the Vatican

1982 · 105 min · ★ 4.7 · Crime, Drama, Thriller

A hermit who has had contact with terrorists is planning to kill the Pope by poisoning.

Directed by Marcello Aliprandi · Written by Alberto Fioretti

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