Master Stroke

1967 1h 51m IT

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Crime

Synopsis

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An actor is approached by a group of men offering him a job posing as an executive at a diamond exchange to help them pull off a robbery.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Richard Harrison
Arthur Lang
Adolfo Celi
Mr. Bernard
Margaret Lee
Evelyn
Gérard Tichy
Max
Antonio Casas
Col. Jenkins
Eduardo Fajardo
Mr. Ferrick
Andrea Bosic
Mr. Van Doren
Livio Lorenzon
Miguel

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michele Lupo
Writers: Sandro Continenza, Ettore Giannini, Roberto Gianviti
Languages: Italian
Countries: Spain, Italy

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ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 7

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michele Lupo, shot by Francisco Sánchez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Richard Harrison and Adolfo Celi and Margaret Lee carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0060249 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michele Lupo directs. Francisco Sánchez behind the camera. Produced in Spain, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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159 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Spain, Italy.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Michele Lupo, shot by Francisco Sánchez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Richard Harrison and Adolfo Celi and Margaret Lee carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0060249 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.