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Quick Info

Rating

6.6/10

Release1940

Runtime1h 21m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Produzione Capitani Film

Movie

San Giovanni decollato

1940

1h 21m

6.6

Comedy

Synopsis

Mastr'Antonio Miciaccio caretaker and shoemaker is devoted to Saint John Beheaded and is trying to find out who has been stealing the oil that keeps the candle to the saint burning. He also does not approve of his daughter's boy friend and he does not want him to marry her.

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