My Dear Killer

1972 1h 36m IT

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 46

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Synopsis

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Following the mysterious decapitation of an insurance investigator, Police Inspector Peretti is put onto the case, but all the clues lead to an unsolved case of kidnapping and murder.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

George Hilton
Inspector Luca Peretti
Salvo Randone
Chief Marò
William Berger
Giorgio Canavese
Marilù Tolo
Dr. Anna Borgese
Manuel Zarzo
Brigadier Bozzi
Patty Shepard
Paola Rossi, the teacher
Piero Lulli
Alessandro Moroni
Helga Liné
Mrs. Paradisi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tonino Valerii
Writers: Roberto Leoni, Roberto Leoni, Franco Bucceri
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, Spain

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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: Italy, Spain.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tonino Valerii, shot by Manuel Rojas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. 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 Franco Fraticelli 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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George Hilton and Salvo Randone and William Berger carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0067434 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Tonino Valerii directs. Manuel Rojas behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Franco Fraticelli cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, Spain. Dialogue in Italian.

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, Spain.
3Directed by Tonino Valerii, shot by Manuel Rojas. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Franco Fraticelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6George Hilton and Salvo Randone and William Berger carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0067434 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.