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The City Defends Itself

19511h 20mPietro Germi

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"The Sensational Venice Award Winner for the GREATEST ITALIAN FILM OF THE YEAR"

Four criminals commit a robbery at a soccer stadium, and then split up to try to hide separately from the police.

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RobberyFootball (soccer) Stadium

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What is The City Defends Itself (1951) about?

Four criminals commit a robbery at a soccer stadium, and then split up to try to hide separately from the police.

Who stars in The City Defends Itself?

The City Defends Itself stars Gina Lollobrigida (Daniela), Renato Baldini (Paolo Leandri), Cosetta Greco (Lina Girosi - moglie di Luigi), Paul Müller (Guido Marchi - il professore), Fausto Tozzi (Luigi Girosi). The film was directed by Pietro Germi.

How long is The City Defends Itself?

The City Defends Itself has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1951.

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