Death in the Vatican

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Death in the Vatican

1982

1h 45m

4.2(5 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A hermit who has had contact with terrorists is planning to kill the Pope by poisoning.

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10 members

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Terence Stamp

Padre Andreani, poi Papa Giovanni Clemente I

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Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Padre Bruno Martello

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Paula Molina

Nina

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Gabriele Ferzetti

Cardinale Ixaguirre

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José Luis López Vázquez

Don Perrone

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Antonio Marsina

Vittorio

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Adriano Amidei Migliano

Dottore

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Eduardo Fajardo

Rettore

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Frank Nuyen

Cardinal (uncredited)

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Adriana Colombo

Unknown Role

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