

Dead of Summer
1970-04-01 · 89 min · ★ 5.3
A woman left alone in Morocco by her architect husband begins to lose her mind.
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- Directors
- Nelo Risi
- Production companies
- Les Films Pomereu, Filmes Cinematografica, Les Films Corona
- Countries
- France, Italy
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jean SebergJoyce Grasse
Luigi PistilliDoctor Volterra
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