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Roberto Leoni

Roberto Leoni (16 November 1940 – 5 March 2024) was an Italian screenwriter and film director best known for such films as Santa Sangre (on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time); The Master Touch; Street People; Casablanca Express; California; and My Dear Killer.

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Roberto Leoni

Roberto Leoni

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Name
Roberto Leoni
Born
16 November 1940
Birthplace
Rome, Italy
Died
5 March 2024
Occupation
Screenwriter, film director
Nationality
Italy.
Languages
Italian.

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Roberto Leoni (16 November 1940 – 5 March 2024) was an Italian screenwriter and film director best known for such films as Santa Sangre (on Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time); The Master Touch; Street People; Casablanca Express; California; and My Dear Killer.

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Roberto Leoni (1940–2024) was a director, film director and screenwriter, among other activities, of Italian nationality. The director was born and died in Rome. Languages used include Italian.

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