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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1971-08-12
Languageit
Runtime1h 38m
Production

P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

6.1(97)
•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!"

HorrorMysteryThriller

Overview

Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.

Director
Paolo Cavara
Writing & Screenplay
Lucile Laks
Cinematography
Marcello Gatti

Principal Cast

23 credited
Giancarlo Giannini
Giancarlo GianniniInspector Tellini
Claudine Auger
Claudine AugerLaura
Barbara Bouchet
Barbara BouchetMaria Zani
Rossella Falk
Rossella FalkFranca Valentino
Silvano Tranquilli
Silvano TranquilliPaolo Zani
Annabella Incontrera
Annabella IncontreraMirta Ricci
EM
Ezio MaranoMasseur
Barbara Bach
Barbara BachJenny
Stefania Sandrelli
Stefania SandrelliAnna Tellini
Giancarlo Prete
Giancarlo PreteMario

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