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Bandits of Orgosolo

Bandits of Orgosolo

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A Sardinian peasant is implicated in the murder of a policeman and, although innocent, he doesn’t give himself up, lacking faith in the judicial system and fearing that he may lose his sheep while awaiting trial.

Directed by Vittorio De Seta
Written by Vera Gherarducci, Vittorio De Seta
Produced by Vittorio De Seta
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Michele Cossu

Michele Cossu (uncredited)

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Peppeddu Cuccu

Peppeddu Cossu (uncredited)

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Vittorina Pisano

Mintonia (uncredited)

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About Bandits of Orgosolo

Bandits of Orgosolo is a drama film released in 1961. Directed by Vittorio De Seta, it stars Michele Cossu, Peppeddu Cuccu, Vittorina Pisano. A Sardinian peasant is implicated in the murder of a policeman and, although innocent, he doesn’t give himself up, lacking faith in the judicial system and fearing that he may lose his sheep while awaiting trial.

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