St. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the Poor
Sep 26 2007
•3h 20m
•Drama, History, TV Movie
Giuseppe Moscati, Doctor saint of Naples, was a doctor of the early twentieth century, from an aristocratic family devoted his career to serving the poor. The film focuses on the human side, partially leaving aside the spiritual part.
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Giuseppe Fiorello
Giuseppe Moscati
Kasia Smutniak
Elena Cajafa
Ettore Bassi
Giorgio Piromallo
Carmine Borrino
Umberto
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