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Shadows Unseen
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Shadows Unseen

1972-03-24 · 102 min · ★ 6.2

Horror · Crime · Drama

When a journalist is murdered Inspector Micheli begins to investigate. Although someone comes forward to confess to the crime, Micheli doesn't believe he acted alone and keeps investigating despite coming under pressure to close the case.

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Directors
Camillo Bazzoni
Production companies
Milvia Cinematografica, Comacico, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Frederick StaffordFrederick StaffordCommissioner Luca Miceli
Marilù ToloMarilù ToloSimona
Franco FabriziFranco FabriziCommissioner Resta
Reinhard KolldehoffReinhard KolldehoffChief of Police
Corrado GaipaCorrado GaipaGünther Rosenthal
Claudio GoraClaudio GoraDistrict Attorney
Ninetto DavoliNinetto DavoliGiorgio
Judy WinterJudy WinterRosaria Cruciani
Elio ZamutoElio ZamutoSgt. Mortesi
Renato RomanoRenato RomanoInterpol Agent
Umberto OrsiniUmberto OrsiniEnrico Gagliardi
Guido LeontiniGuido LeontiniTuri Delogo
Mavie BardanzelluMavie BardanzelluLuca's wife
Quinto ParmeggianiQuinto ParmeggianiGagliardi's editor-in-chief
Gianfranco BarraGianfranco BarraFish Seller
Giorgio Paoletti
Bruna CealtiBruna Cealti
Michel BardinetMichel BardinetAmministratore del giornale
Rosita ToroshRosita ToroshRosaria Cruciani
Pier Giovanni AnchisiPier Giovanni Anchisi

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