Batton Story

Sep 2, 1976

1h 25m

★ 4.0

Overview

Femi is accused of being a prostitute and is thrown into jail with the rest of the clan. Their she befriends the prostitutes and decides to set up an organization for prostitutes' rights.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Maxi Cinematografica

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Cast

Marisa Colli

Femi Benussi

Arturo

Gianni Cajafa

Tiberio

Gero Caldarelli

Stefano

Gianni Dei

Pucci

Daniela Giordano

Priscilla

Mariangela Giordano

Zaira

Marisa Merlini

Carlo

Toni Ucci

Stefano's Friend (uncredited)

Roberto Marelli

Gianni Dei

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