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Hiipivä kauhu

Original title: Il gatto a nove code
  • 19711971
  • GPGP
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
12K
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Hiipivä kauhu (1971)
HorrorMysteryThriller
A newspaper reporter and a retired, blind journalist try to solve a series of killings connected to a pharmaceutical company's top-secret experimental research projects, and in doing so, the... Read allA newspaper reporter and a retired, blind journalist try to solve a series of killings connected to a pharmaceutical company's top-secret experimental research projects, and in doing so, they become targets of the killer.A newspaper reporter and a retired, blind journalist try to solve a series of killings connected to a pharmaceutical company's top-secret experimental research projects, and in doing so, they become targets of the killer.
IMDb RATING
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12K
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  • Director
    • Dario Argento
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento(based on a story by)
    • Luigi Cozzi(based on a story by)
    • Dardano Sacchetti(story)
  • Stars
    • James Franciscus
    • Karl Malden
    • Catherine Spaak
  • Director
    • Dario Argento
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento(based on a story by)
    • Luigi Cozzi(based on a story by)
    • Dardano Sacchetti(story)
  • Stars
    • James Franciscus
    • Karl Malden
    • Catherine Spaak
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 92User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    James Franciscus
    James Franciscus
    • Carlo Giordani
    Karl Malden
    Karl Malden
    • Franco Arnò
    Catherine Spaak
    Catherine Spaak
    • Anna Terzi
    Pier Paolo Capponi
    Pier Paolo Capponi
    • Police Supt. Spini
    Horst Frank
    Horst Frank
    • Dr. Braun
    Rada Rassimov
    Rada Rassimov
    • Bianca Merusi
    Aldo Reggiani
    Aldo Reggiani
    • Dr. Casoni
    Carlo Alighiero
    Carlo Alighiero
    • Dr. Calabresi
    Vittorio Congia
    Vittorio Congia
    • Righetto (cameraman)
    Ugo Fangareggi
    Ugo Fangareggi
    • Gigi the Loser
    Tom Felleghy
    • Dr. Esson
    Emilio Marchesini
    • Dr. Mombelli
    Fulvio Mingozzi
    • Spimi's man
    Corrado Olmi
    • Morsella
    Pino Patti
    Pino Patti
    • Barber
    Umberto Raho
    Umberto Raho
    • Manuel's ex-lover
    Jacques Stany
    • Prof. Manera
    Stefano Oppedisano
    Stefano Oppedisano
    • Taxi driver
    • Director
      • Dario Argento
    • Writers
      • Dario Argento(based on a story by) (screenplay)
      • Luigi Cozzi(based on a story by)
      • Dardano Sacchetti(story)
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    • Trivia
      The scene where Giordani meets Anna Terzi at her father's house is a reference to the scene in the novel The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler where Marlowe first meets Vivian Regan at her father's house. Portions of the dialogue are verbatim.
    • Goofs
      When Carlo and Anna meet at the rooftop cafe for a drink it appears to be late afternoon. A few moments later a waiter replaces an ash tray and when the camera goes back to the couple it is almost totally nighttime.
    • Quotes

      Carlo Giordani: Do you know how many people are together right now making love this very second?

      Anna Terzi: No.

      Carlo Giordani: 780 on the average. Really.

      [pause]

      Carlo Giordani: I don't know if you're aware of it or not, but that was an invitation.

    • Alternate versions
      The original U.S. theatrical release was cut by approximately 20 minutes. The version released by Anchor Bay is the complete 112-minute version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tales of the Cat (2001)

    User reviews92

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    "Did You Ever Hear Of Grave Robbers Working In The Daytime?!"...
    Director Dario Argento's second film, THE CAT O' NINE TAILS is a wonderful giallo starring James Franciscus as reporter Carlo Giordani. While covering a murder at a genetics lab, Carlo soon discovers that anyone connected with the case is on the endangered species list!

    Meanwhile, a crossword puzzle maker named Franco Arno (Karl Malden), who happens to be blind, believes he may have heard some valuable information about the case. Can Giordani and Arno use their skills and work together on the solution, before they too are eliminated?

    Argento's use of bright colors and signature set pieces are evident throughout this film. His "killer's-eye-view" shots are very effective as well. For lovers of mysteries, thrillers, or Dario Argento films.

    Co-stars the beautiful Catherine Spaak as Anna Terzi, and the intimidating Horst Frank as Dr. Braun...
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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1972 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • West Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Smygande skräck
    • Filming locations
      • Turin, Piedmont, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Seda Spettacoli
      • Terra-Filmkunst
      • Labrador Films
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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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