Ro.Go.Pa.G.
Feb 19 1963
•2h 2m
•Comedy, Drama
Four short films by four different directors dealing with the principles of modern life.
Cast
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Rosanna Schiaffino
Anna Maria (segment "Illibatezza")
Bruce Balaban
Joe (segment "Illibatezza")
Maria Pia Schiaffino
Air Hostess (segment "Illibatezza")
Jean-Marc Bory
Husband (segment "Il nuovo mondo")
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