
Banned Alive! The Rise and Fall of Italian Cannibal Movies
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
150 min
Release Date
2016-03-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4
Ruggero Deodato
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Roberto Donati
Massimo Antonello Geleng
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