Umberto D. (1952)
Genre: Drama
Director: Vittorio De Sica
Actors: Carlo Battisti, Elena Rea, Lina Gennari, Maria Pia Casilio, Memmo Carotenuto, Napoleone the Dog
Country: Italy
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