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The Pyjama Girl Case (1977)

Two seemingly separate stories in New South Wales: a burned, murdered body of a young woman is found on the beach, and a retired inspector makes inquiries; also, Linda, a waitress and ferry attendant, has several lovers and marries one, but continues seeing the others. The police have a suspect in the murder, but the retired inspector is convinced they're wrong; he continues a methodical investigation. Linda and her husband separate, and there are complications. Will the stories cross or are they already twisted together?

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Top billed cast

Ray MillandInspector Thompson
Dalila Di LazzaroGlenda Blythe
Michele PlacidoAntonio Attolini
Mel FerrerProfessor Henry Douglas
Howard RossRoy Conner
Ramiro OliverosInspector Ramsey
Fernando Fernán GómezForensics Detective
Antonio FerrandisNottingham
Giacomo AssandriQuint
Vanessa VitaleQuint's Neighbor

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