The Medicine Seller

Nov 15, 2013

1h 45m

★ 6.6

Overview

A farmaceutical salesman is involved in the spiral of corruption in the medical assistance of the welfare state system.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Peacock Film

Classic

RSI

SRG SSR

RAI Cinema

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Cast

Bruno Donati

Claudio Santamaria

Giovanna, capo area

Isabella Ferrari

Anna Donati

Evita Ciri

Prof. Malinverni

Marco Travaglio

Dott. Foli

Roberto De Francesco

Dott. Sebba

Ignazio Oliva

Filippo

Giorgio Gobbi

Alberto Petri

Vincenzo Tanassi

Fabio

Leonardo Nigro

Dott. Buontempone

Ippolito Chiariello

Dott.ssa Miceli

Alessia Barela

Paolo

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