
Closer and Closer Apart
1990-12-24 · 88 min · ★ 4.3
Adultery tears apart a long-standing friendship. Based on the opera La Cavalleria Rusticana.
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- Directors
- Steve Middleton
- Production companies
- Rosa Colosimo Films
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
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Steve BastoniSam
George KapiniarisEnzo Vozza
Vince D'AmicoMr. Giblisco
Lawrence MahMr. ChongTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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