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2 1/2 hour-documentary on the rise and fall of one of the most controversial Italian genres every created. Starting with Deep River Savages arriving to the infamous Cannibal Ferox.
Top billed cast
Ruggero Deodato
Umberto Lenzi
Giovanni Lombardo Radice- Roberto Donati
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Marcello Avallone
Sergio Martino
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