The Terror with Cross-Eyes

1972 1h 33m IT

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

ComedyThriller

Synopsis

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To gain fame quickly - three actors - Mino, Giacinto and Mirella, stage a fake murder (Mirella is the "victim"), then plan to find the "body" at the most opportune moment. Unfortunately, a real murder takes place in Mirella's apartment when a young woman named Margaret is killed. Having left abundant clues to the fake murder, Mino and Giacinto realise the only way to save themselves from jail is to find Margaret's killer. Despite the intrusions of a stupid police inspector, the two men discover she was killed by a mysterious "organization". Although every witness they try to question is killed by a hitman, they eventually unravel the mystery...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Enrico Montesano
Mino Orlandi
Alighiero Noschese
Giacinto Puddu
Francis Blanche
Commissioner Pigna
Isabella Biagini
Mirella Trombetti
Lino Banfi
Vice Commissioner Magli
María Baxa
Margaretha
Luca Sportelli
Director
Francesco Mulè
Quaestor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Steno
Writers: Giulio Scarnicci, Giulio Scarnicci, Steno
Languages: Italian
Countries: France, Italy

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Steno, shot by Giuseppe Ruzzolini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Guido De Angelis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tatiana Casini Morigi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Enrico Montesano and Alighiero Noschese and Francis Blanche carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0069363 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Steno directs. Giuseppe Ruzzolini behind the camera. Guido De Angelis scores. Tatiana Casini Morigi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Italy.
3Directed by Steno, shot by Giuseppe Ruzzolini. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Guido De Angelis. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Tatiana Casini Morigi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Enrico Montesano and Alighiero Noschese and Francis Blanche carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0069363 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.