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The Italian Machine

  • TV Movie
  • Thriller
  • Drama

December 2, 1976 (CA)

0h 30m

This TV play, written and directed David Cronenberg, explores one of his enduring themes: obsessive relationships with technology. A group of bike fanatics determine to get their hands on a Ducati 900 Desmo SuperSport owned by a rich guy, by any means necessary.

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