Escape to France
- Drama
August 1, 1948 (IT)
•1h 40m
A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.
August 1, 1948 (IT)
•1h 40m
A former Fascist takes his son and escapes across the border into France, where he tries to avoid being recognized and having to pay for his wartime crimes.
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