Tom Dollar


Tom Dollar is a 1967 comedic spy film written and directed by Marcello Ciorciolini and starring Maurice Poli in the title role. It is based on a fotoromanzo, starring the same Poli, published in over 30 countries. It was shot in Tehran.

Plot

Special agent Tom Dollar investigates the mysterious death of the Iranian prince Barancan.

Cast

Tom Dollar was based on the photonovel of the same name by Al Petre. It was one of the first photonovels based on a secret agent and was released in the magazine Bolero Film in 1965. Maurice Poli played the role of Tom Dollar, and had already appeared in the photonovels as the character.
The film was predominantly shot in Rome, including scenes at the Villa Miani.

Release

Tom Dollar was released in Italy in 1967 where it was distributed by Euro International.

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