The Weekend Murders (1970)

Director
Michele Lupo

Main cast
Anna Moffo; Ida Galli; Gastone Moschin

Genres
Horror, Mystery

Description
A large family meet at the family estate for the reading of their father's will. Each expects to be the recipient of a tidy sum, but apart from the local constable and a few other small awards to the help, the entire estate goes to the favorite daughter.


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