The Italian Machine

This TV play, written and directed David Cronenberg, explores one of his enduring themes: obsessive relationships with technology. A group of bike fanatics determine to get their hands on a Ducati 900 Desmo SuperSport owned by a rich guy, by any means necessary.

1976

TV Movie·Thriller·Drama

0h 30min

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Gary McKeehan
Frank Moore
Chuck Shamata
Louis Negin
Hardee T. Lineham
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Toby Tarnow
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Géza Kovács
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Cedric Smith
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