Movie·1971·1h 38m
The Black Belly of the Tarantula
With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!
Directed By
Paolo Cavara
Country
France
Language
Italian
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// overview
The Story
Original title: La tarantola dal ventre nero
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
Written By
Lucile Laks
Producer
Marcello Danon
Cinematography
Marcello Gatti
Music
Ennio Morricone
Editor
Mario Morra
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
96 votes
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Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Tellini
Claudine Auger
Laura
Barbara Bouchet
Maria Zani
Rossella Falk
Franca Valentino
Silvano Tranquilli
Paolo Zani
Annabella Incontrera
Mirta Ricci
Ezio Marano
Masseur
Barbara Bach
Jenny
Stefania Sandrelli
Anna Tellini
Giancarlo Prete
Mario
Anna Saia
Maria's friend
Nino Vingelli
Inspector Di Giacomo
Daniele Dublino
Entomologist
Giuseppe Fortis
Psychiatrist
Guerrino Crivello
Informer
Fulvio Mingozzi
Surgeon
Giorgio Dolfin
Policeman
Carla Mancini
Client at beauty parlor
// crew
Crew
Lucile Laks
Screenplay
Marcello Danon
Story, Producer
Paolo Cavara
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Mario Morra
Editor
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
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