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The Italian Machine

The Italian Machine

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This TV play, written and directed David Cronenberg, explores one of his enduring themes: obsessive relationships with technology. A group of bike fanatics determine to get their hands on a Ducati 900 Desmo SuperSport owned by a rich guy, by any means necessary.

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Budget

$100000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

30 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

02 December 1976

Country

Canada

Cast

Gary McKeehan

Gary McKeehan

Frank Moore

Frank Moore

Chuck Shamata

Chuck Shamata

Louis Negin

Louis Negin

Hardee T. Lineham

Hardee T. Lineham

Bug

Toby Tarnow

Toby Tarnow

Lana

Géza Kovács

Géza Kovács

Ricardo

Cedric Smith

Cedric Smith

Luke

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