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Spasmo (1974)

R 94 min  -  Mystery | Thriller  -   August 1976 (USA)
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Christian (Robert Hoffman) and his girlfriend are taking a walk on a deserted beach when they discover a woman's body lying... See full summary »

Director:

Umberto Lenzi

Writers:

Massimo Franciosa (screenplay), Umberto Lenzi (screenplay), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Robert Hoffmann, Suzy Kendall and Ivan Rassimov
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Cast

Cast overview:
Robert Hoffmann Robert Hoffmann ...
Christian Bauman
Suzy Kendall Suzy Kendall ...
Barbara
Ivan Rassimov Ivan Rassimov ...
Fritz Bauman
Adolfo Lastretti Adolfo Lastretti ...
Tatum, the killer
Monica Monet Monica Monet ...
Clorinda
Guido Alberti Guido Alberti ...
Malcolm
Mario Erpichini Mario Erpichini ...
Alex
Franco Silva Franco Silva ...
Luca
Maria Pia Conte Maria Pia Conte ...
Xenia
Luigi Antonio Guerra Luigi Antonio Guerra ...
Boy - in the 'incipit'
Rosita Torosh Rosita Torosh ...
Woman in car
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Christian (Robert Hoffman) and his girlfriend are taking a walk on a deserted beach when they discover a woman's body lying. A closer look proves that she's alive. The next day Christian meets her again at a yacht party and they fall in love. Later at a nearby motel, something weird happens as they prepare to go to bed together: An intruder breaks in and starts beating Christian who accidentally shoots him with his own gun. A few hours later they find out that the corpse is missing and a series of weird incidents takes place. Written by Ørnås  

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Beyond "Psycho" SPASMO!

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Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

Italy

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Efialtis See more »

Filming Locations:

Porto Ercole, Monte Argentario, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

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Mono

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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George A. Romero shot approximately ten minutes of Cinemascope footage inserted into the United States release of the film, depicting the killings. See more »

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Boy - in the 'incipit': [Seeing his car had been stolen] Oh...
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Referenced in Il mostro (1977) See more »