Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971)

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89 min - Horror | Mystery | Thriller - 12 August 1971 (Italy)

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

Director:

Paolo Cavara

Writers:

Marcello Danon (story), Lucile Laks (screenplay)

Stars:

Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger and Barbara Bouchet

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	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
	Eugene Walter	...	Ginetto, the waiter
	Nino Vingelli	...	Inspector Di Giacomo
	Daniele Dublino	...	Entomologist
	Giuseppe Fortis	...	Psychiatrist

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Storyline

Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife, much in the same way tarantulas are killed by the black wasp. As suspects keep dying, Inspector directs his attention to a spa all the victims had a connection with. Written by lukejoplin@infolink.com.br

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With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!

Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

12 August 1971 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

La tarántula del vientre negro See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Da Ma Produzione, P.A.C. See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min | Italy: 98 min (uncut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Crew or equipment visible: Crew member visible in second victim's clothes shop. See more »