Ave Maria(1984)
Naive villagers find themselves duped by a pair of con artists who sweep into town proclaiming themselves "Holy Father" and "Holy Mother." Soon the pair of cons are making out like the bandits that they are, as the villagers hand over their money and their lands.
Movie: Ave Maria
Top 10 Billed Cast
Berthe Granjeux
Adolphe Eloi
Ursula
Angélique
Constance
Mathieu
Gustave Leone
Paul
Raymond Porcheron
Auguste Porcheron
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Naive villagers find themselves duped by a pair of con artists who sweep into town proclaiming themselves "Holy Father" and "Holy Mother." Soon the pair of cons are making out like the bandits that they are, as the villagers hand over their money and their lands.
Release Date
1984-10-31
Average
4
Rating:
2.0 startsTagline
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Français
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