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Misunderstood

Misunderstood

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Misunderstood

1967

1h 45m

7.5(100 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of a widower and his two sons, focusing on their complex and sometimes difficult relationships.

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9 members

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Anthony Quayle

Sir John Edward Duncombe

Anthony Quayle

Acting

Stefano Colagrande

Andrea

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Simone Giannozzi

Milo

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John Sharp

Uncle William 'Will'

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Adriana Facchetti

Luisa

Adriana Facchetti

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Rino Benini

Casimirio

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Giorgia Moll

Judy

Giorgia Moll

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Graziella Granata

Dora

Graziella Granata

Directing

Silla Bettini

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