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Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies

Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies

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Documentary

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2 1/2 hour-documentary on the rise and fall of one of the most controversial Italian genres every created. Starting with Deep River Savages arriving to the infamous Cannibal Ferox.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

150 mins

Rating

4/10

Release Date

01 March 2016

Country

Cast

Ruggero Deodato

Ruggero Deodato

Umberto Lenzi

Umberto Lenzi

Giovanni Lombardo Radice

Giovanni Lombardo Radice

Roberto Donati

Roberto Donati

Massimo Antonello Geleng

Massimo Antonello Geleng

Marcello Avallone

Marcello Avallone

Sergio Martino

Sergio Martino

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