Flame and the Flesh

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Flame and the Flesh

"Even more dangerous now as a brunette!"

1954

1h 44m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Overview

American woman in Europe romanced by local gigolo; problems ensue.

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7 members

Acting

Lana Turner

Madeline

Acting

Pier Angeli

Lisa

Acting

Carlos Thompson

Nino

Acting

Bonar Colleano

Ciccio

Acting

Rosalie Crutchley

Francesca

Acting

Peter Illing

Peppe

Acting

Eric Pohlmann

Marina Propietor

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