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Italian starlet Leonora Ruffo poses for photographers at the 14th Venice Film Festival.

Italian stalwart Elsa Martinelli in a one-shouldered showstopper at a party during the 17th Venice Film Festival.

From Sophia Loren to Monica Bellucci 17 Times Italian Bombshells Ruled the Venice Film Festival

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