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The Witch

The Witch

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The Witch

"Reincarnation... is it a myth or a fact? The unbelievable becomes truth!"

1966

1h 49m

6.5(23 votes)

Horror

Overview

A historian goes to a castle library to translate some ancient erotic literature. While there he discovers what he believes to be supernatural forces at work.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Sergio Logan

Rosanna Schiaffino

Rosanna Schiaffino

Aura

Gian Maria Volonté

Gian Maria Volonté

Fabrizio

Sarah Ferrati

Sarah Ferrati

Consuelo Lorente

Margherita Guzzinati

Margherita Guzzinati

Lorna

Vittorio Venturoli

Marco Romani

Ivan Rassimov

Ivan Rassimov

The Librarian

Ester Carloni

Ester Carloni

Antique Shop Lady

Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia

Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia

Elisabetta Wilding

Creative team

Directed by: Damiano Damiani
Written by: Ugo Liberatore
Damiano Damiani
Produced by: Alfredo Bini

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