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About 1997 film by Roberto Benigni
Genres drama, comedy
Directed by Roberto Benigni
Written by Roberto Benigni, Vincenzo Cerami
Starring Roberto Benigni, Marisa Paredes, Horst Buchholz, Nicoletta Braschi, Omero Antonutti, Richard Sammel, Lydia Alfonsi, Giuliana Lojodice
Music Nicola Piovani
Runtime 116 min
Country Italy
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