

The Night Child
1975-04-22 · 90 min · ★ 5.7
The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.
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- Directors
- Massimo Dallamano
- Production companies
- Magdalena Produzione, Italian International Film
- Countries
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Richard JohnsonMichael Williams
Joanna CassidyJoanna Morgan
Ida GalliJill Perkins
Edmund PurdomDoctor
Nicoletta ElmiEmily Williams
Lila KedrovaContessa Cappelli
Riccardo GarronePolice Inspector
Dana GhiaEmily's Mother
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