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  "description": "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.\n\nPaolo Bonacelli (February 28, 1939 - October 8 2025) was an Italian actor.\n\nHe is best known for his performance as The Duke de Blangis in Pasolini's notorious Salò (1975). He can also be seen in Midnight Express (1978) and Caligula (1979), in which he plays the role of Cassius Chaerea.\n\nHe also co-starred with Roberto Benigni in the films Johnny Stecchino and Night on Earth, both from 1991.\n\nDescription above from the Wikipedia article Paolo Bonacelli, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.",
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