

Short Night of Glass Dolls
1971-10-28 · 97 min · ★ 6.6
An American journalist in Prague searches for his girlfriend who has suddenly disappeared.
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- Directors
- Aldo Lado
- Production companies
- Jadran film, Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion, Doria G. Film, Dunhill Cinematografica
- Countries
- Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ingrid ThulinJessica
Jean SorelGregory Moore
Mario AdorfJacques Versain
Barbara BachMira Svoboda
Fabijan ŠovagovićProfessor Karting
José QuaglioValinski
Relja BašićIvan
Piero VidaKommissar Kierkoff
Sven LastaPravski - Blind Man
Luciano CatenacciMorgue Employee
Jürgen DrewsStreet Singer
Semka Sokolović-BertokNastassja - Gregory's Neighbor
Sergio SerafiniMorgue EmployeeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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