Plot of Fear

1976 1h 38m IT

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 23

CrimeMysteryThrillerHorror

Synopsis

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Plot of Fear tells the story of a decadent weekend party full of orgies and drugs on the outskirts of Milan. Inspector Lomenzo investigates a series of bizarre murders, each linked by the fact that pages from the German children’s book "Shock-Headed Peter" have been left at the scene of the crime. As the bodies pile up, Lomenzo is guided by a model and a surveillance expert to a decadent club frequented by the rich and powerful.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Corinne Cléry
Jeanne
Michele Placido
Inspector Gaspare Lomenzo
Quinto Parmeggiani
Angelo Scanavini
Edoardo Faieta
Fulvio Colaianni
John Steiner
Hoffmann
Jacques Herlin
Pandolfi
Cecilia Polizzi
Woman at Villa Hoffmann
Greta Vayan
Laura Falconieri

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paolo Cavara
Writers: Paolo Cavara, Enrico Oldoini, Bernardino Zapponi
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paolo Cavara, shot by Franco Di Giacomo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Corinne Cléry and Michele Placido and Quinto Parmeggiani carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0074451 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Paolo Cavara directs. Franco Di Giacomo behind the camera. Sergio Montanari cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Paolo Cavara, shot by Franco Di Giacomo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Sergio Montanari shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Corinne Cléry and Michele Placido and Quinto Parmeggiani carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0074451 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "orgy", "milan", "sexual murder", "high tech surveillance".