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Paisan

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Dec 10, 1946 2h 5mWarDrama
7.5IMDb
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Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.

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Drama86
Craft85
Action82
Tension42
Wonder38
Humour30

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Six stories unfold in various regions, from Sicily to the northern Po Valley as American military personnel interact with a variety of Italian locals over eighteen months in the push north during the Italian Campaign of WWII as German forces retreat.

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Release date
Dec 10, 1946
Runtime
2h 5m
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Language
German, English
Country
Italy

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