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201517 minGdoc-short

Italia Violenta

201517 minGdoc-short

Seventeen minutes of commentary from Matthew Holness focuses on Milano Calibro 9 and the Italian poliziotteschi film genre.

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Seventeen minutes of commentary from Matthew Holness focuses on Milano Calibro 9 and the Italian poliziotteschi film genre.

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Matthew Holness discusses Milano Calibro 9, a key film in the Italian poliziotteschi genre. The documentary runs for 17 minutes and features Holness, known for his role in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace. He offers insights into the film's themes and significance within the genre, examining its impact on Italian cinema. The work contributes to a broader understanding of 1970s crime films in Italy.

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