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Ossessione
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Title: Ossessione

Release Date: 8 Apr 1944

Runtime: 2h 20m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance

Director: Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane (ICI)

Production Companies: Industrie Cinematografiche Italiane (ICI)

Overview: Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.522 (247 votes)

Cast

  • Giovanna Bragana: Clara Calamai
  • Gino Costa: Massimo Girotti
  • Anita: Dhia Cristiani
  • The Spaniard: Elio Marcuzzo
  • Police Officer: Vittorio Duse
  • Don Remigio: Michele Riccardini
  • Giuseppe Bragana: Juan de Landa
  • Il Bambino (uncredited): Michele Sakara
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