''Vacations in Majorca'' ( it, Brevi amori a Palma di Majorca) is a

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directed by Giorgio Bianchi.

Plot

Anselmo Pandolfini lives in Palma de Mallorca. He meets a famous American diva Mary Moore who initially dislikes him, but persuades her to let him act as her bodyguard.

Cast

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: Anselmo Pandolfini *

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: André Breton *

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: Mary Moore *

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: Hélène *

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: Ernesto *

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: Gianni *

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: Miguel

Production

The cast featured British actor Belinda Lee, then based in Europe.

References

External links

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Film page
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