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Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio

Occhio, malocchio, prezzemolo e finocchio

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1983
1h 53m
5.9(124 votes)
Comedy

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The film is divided into two episodes, The Hair of Disgrace and The Magician, both focusing on the theme of the occult and beliefs. The title translates as "Eye, Evil Eye, Parsley and Fennel".

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