Mystère (1983)

Assassins are after a prostitute who has come into possession of a cigarette lighter that, unbeknownst to her, contains the negatives that show a politician's assassination.

Director:

Carlo Vanzina

Writers:

Carlo Vanzina, Enrico Vanzina

Stars:

Carole Bouquet, Phil Coccioletti, Duilio Del Prete

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Carole Bouquet	...	Mystère
Phil Coccioletti	...	Inspector Colt (as Phillip Coccioletti)
Duilio Del Prete	...	Captain Levi
John Steiner	...	Ivanov
Gabriele Tinti	...	Mink
Peter Berling	...	Reinhardt
Samuele Goldzader
Janet Agren	...	Pamela
Marcia Briscoe	...	Martha
Livio Galassi	...	Pamela's Brother
Lionello Pio Di Savoia
Gregory Snegoff	...	Police detective
Stefano Davanzati
Roberto Renna
Sergio Tardioli

Storyline

Assassins are after a prostitute who has come into possession of a cigarette lighter that, unbeknownst to her, contains the negatives that show a politician's assassination.

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Plot Keywords:

possession | politician | assassin | prostitute | cigarette lighter | 

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Genres:

Thriller

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

28 November 1983 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Dagger Eyes

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tris Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A great showcase for Bouquet

A delightfully playful giallo starring the beautiful Carole Bouquet as Mystere,a high class call girl who becomes the target for a couple of assassins.

On its initial release Mystere seemed rather twee,especially when compared to Argento's Tenebrae, but the years have been very kind to this excellent little film, and although it is now a little difficult to track down, it is well worth the effort John Steiner as the ruthless hit man,Ivanov,gives one of his best performances of the eighties. Looking slick and menacing as the leather suited killer,Steiner glides through his scenes with ease and flair. Peter Berling turns up as a sleazy old man, and Janet Agren is nice as Mystere's friend. The only drawback is the tiresome Phillip Coccioletti as a mouthy policeman.

A great showcase for Bouquets undeniable beauty, director Vanzina captures the actress at her most alluring. Splendid stuff.