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The Weapon, the Hour, & the Motive (1972)
L'arma, l'ora, il movente (original title)

105 min  -  Mystery | Thriller  -   23 November 1972 (Italy)
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A sexually-promiscuous priest is stabbed to death inside a church.

Director:

Francesco Mazzei

Writers:

Francesco Mazzei (story), Marcello Aliprandi (story), and 4 more credits »

Stars:

Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti and Eva Czemerys
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Cast

Cast overview:
Renzo Montagnani Renzo Montagnani ...
Commissario Franco Boito
Bedy Moratti Bedy Moratti ...
Orchidea Durantini
Eva Czemerys Eva Czemerys ...
Giulia Pisani
Salvatore Puntillo Salvatore Puntillo ...
Moriconi
Claudia Gravy Claudia Gravy ...
Sister Tarquinia
Alcira Harris Alcira Harris
Arturo Trina Arturo Trina ...
Ferruccio
Adolfo Belletti Adolfo Belletti ...
Anselmo Barsetti - The Sacristan
Arnaldo Bellofiore Arnaldo Bellofiore
Francesco D'Adda Francesco D'Adda ...
Pisani - Giulia's Husband
Filippo Pompa Marcelli Filippo Pompa Marcelli
Gina Mascetti Gina Mascetti ...
Mother Superior
Lorenzo Piani Lorenzo Piani
Maurizio Bonuglia Maurizio Bonuglia ...
Don Giorgio
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A sexually-promiscuous priest is stabbed to death inside a church.

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Plot Keywords:

Priest | Italy | Giallo | Female Nudity | Murder

Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

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Also Known As:

Die Waffe, die Stunde, das Motiv See more »

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"Vent'anni"
Written by Francesco De Masi and Giorgio Zinzi
Performed by Roberto Minardi See more »