Hypochondriac(1979)
During the year 1673, Rome was besieged by poverty and violence. The rich Mr. Argante has two servants to look after him, while his wife is only waiting to see him dead to inherit.
Movie: Hypochondriac
Top 10 Billed Cast
Don Argante
Tonietta
Angelica
Notaio
il dottor Anzalone
Vincenzo
Claudio Anzalone
Amministratore
Lucrezia
Dr. Purgone
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During the year 1673, Rome was besieged by poverty and violence. The rich Mr. Argante has two servants to look after him, while his wife is only waiting to see him dead to inherit.
Release Date
1979-12-20
Average
6
Rating:
3.0 startsTagline
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Languages:
Italiano
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