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Three Steps North

Three Steps North

A man can wait just SO long! ... and when he strikes back, watch for the dramatic explosion!

1951 1h 25mCrimeDramaThriller

An ex-American GI returns to Italy to find some money he stashed before doing a prison term. He discovers his cash is now gone and quickly sets off on a manhunt to find out who stole his buried fortune.

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Synopsis

An ex-American GI returns to Italy to find some money he stashed before doing a prison term. He discovers his cash is now gone and quickly sets off on a manhunt to find out who stole his buried fortune.

Behind it

W. Lee WilderW. Lee WilderDirectorRobert HarariStoryLester FullerWriterRoman VladRoman VladComposerAldo GiordaniCinematography

Cast

Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesFrank Keeler
Lea PadovaniLea PadovaniElena Ravezza
Aldo FabriziAldo FabriziPietro
William TubbsWilliam TubbsJack Convay
Dino GalvaniDino GalvaniMassina
Adriano AmbrogiBaldori
Gianni RizzoGianni RizzoThe Greek
Peggy DoroMrs. Day
Adam GenettePoliceman Falzone

Director

W. Lee Wilder

Writers

Robert Harari, Lester Fuller

Release date

28 Jun 1951

Runtime

1h 25m

Studio

W. Lee Wilder Productions, Continentalcine

Language

English

Countries

Italy,United States of America

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