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directed by Franco Rossi. It is loosely based on the comedy play ''Romancero'' by

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Plot

Don Vincenzo (

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), a priest sent in a mining village in Australia, seeks to redeem the Sicilian Susanna (

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), a.k.a. "Susy".

Cast

: Don Vincenzo *

: Susanna *

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: Bishop of Sydney *

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: William Donego *

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: Thief *

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: Passenger * Bill Vanders: Policeman

References

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* 1977 films 1977 comedy films Italian films based on plays Films based on works by Jacques Deval Films directed by Franco Rossi Italian comedy films Films with screenplays by Maurizio Costanzo 1970s Italian-language films 1970s Italian films {{1970s-Italy-comedy-film-stub