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Cross Current

Original title: Un omicidio perfetto a termine di legge
  • 19711971
  • 1h 30m
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5.4/10
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Philippe Leroy, Elga Andersen, and Rosanna Yanni in Un omicidio perfetto a termine di legge (1971)
  • Crime
  • Horror
  • Thriller
A speed-boat racer suffers amnesia after an boating accident and goes to his isolated villa to recuperate. The relationship with his wife is troubled so he starts an affair (sort of) with an... Read allA speed-boat racer suffers amnesia after an boating accident and goes to his isolated villa to recuperate. The relationship with his wife is troubled so he starts an affair (sort of) with another woman which results in one of the three of them being shot.A speed-boat racer suffers amnesia after an boating accident and goes to his isolated villa to recuperate. The relationship with his wife is troubled so he starts an affair (sort of) with another woman which results in one of the three of them being shot.
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
128
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  • Director
    • Tonino Ricci
  • Writers
    • Aldo Crudo(story)
    • José María Forqué(screenplay)
    • Arpad DeRiso(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Philippe Leroy
    • Elga Andersen
    • Ivan Rassimov
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  • Director
    • Tonino Ricci
  • Writers
    • Aldo Crudo(story)
    • José María Forqué(screenplay)
    • Arpad DeRiso(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Philippe Leroy
    • Elga Andersen
    • Ivan Rassimov
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    • 8User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Philippe Leroy
    Philippe Leroy
    • Marco Bredaas Marco Breda
    Elga Andersen
    Elga Andersen
    • Monica Bredaas Monica Breda
    Ivan Rassimov
    Ivan Rassimov
    • Lawyer Burtas Lawyer Burt
    Rosanna Yanni
    Rosanna Yanni
    • Terry Povanias Terry Povani
    Franco Ressel
    Franco Ressel
    • Tommy Brownas Tommy Brown
    Rina Franchetti
    Rina Franchetti
    • Anna the Breda's Maidas Anna the Breda's Maid
    Julio Peña
    Julio Peña
    • Inspector Baldinias Inspector Baldini
    Franco Fantasia
    • Professor Maurias Professor Mauri
    Giorgio Cerioni
    • The chauffeuras The chauffeur
    Liana Del Balzo
    • Mrs. Foschias Mrs. Foschi
    Mario Morales
    Mario Morales
    • Breda's Gardeneras Breda's Gardener
    Carla Mancini
    Carla Mancini
    • Lawyer's Secretaryas Lawyer's Secretary
    Franco Balducci
    • Sante Foschias Sante Foschi
    Ferdinando Poggi
    Ferdinando Poggi
    • Santinias Santini
    • (as Nando Poggi)
    Franco Marletta
    Franco Marletta
    • Gas station attendantas Gas station attendant
    Mario Della Vigna
    Vincenzo Balestrieri
    • Self - World Champion of Off-Shoreas Self - World Champion of Off-Shore
    • Director
      • Tonino Ricci
    • Writers
      • Aldo Crudo(story) (screenplay)
      • José María Forqué(screenplay)
      • Arpad DeRiso(screenplay)
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    A speed-boat racer suffers amnesia after an boating accident and goes to his isolated villa to recuperate. The relationship with his wife is troubled so he starts an affair (sort of) with another woman which results in one of the three of them being shot.
    • spanish giallo
    • giallo
    • murder
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      Italian censorship visa # 58775 delivered on 21-8-1971.

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    6/10
    Nothing special, but just about worthwhile Giallo
    Cross Current features all the things that usually make Giallo's successful, but somehow it just doesn't gel together well and in spite of the gory murders and twisted plot, the film always feels like it isn't really going anywhere and that unfortunately harms it. Tonino Ricci directs with flair and style and this is a definite asset to the film. Cross Current has a lovely foreboding atmosphere and the way that the director keeps the focus on the lead characters helps to build claustrophobia and this helps to make sure that the film always remains interesting. The plot focuses on Marco, a boat racer who has an accident. He wakes up in hospital and finds out that he has to have brain surgery. After the operation, he begins recovering at home and is cared for by his wife Monica, his friend Tommy and a woman named Terry. Shortly into his recovery, people around his home start to get murdered; beginning with the gardener who had previously requested a private meeting with Marco. More murders follow and the police get involved...

    It's a shame that this film wasn't better as some of the murders rival the best of the genre. The intestine spilling scene is excellent, while a slow motion sequence in which a woman is shot oozes coolness. But unfortunately it just doesn't gel together well and feels obvious that the director was trying to make a film that emulates the successful Giallo's of the time. The acting isn't bad, with experienced Italian film actor Philippe Leroy taking the lead role and doing well with it. Rosanna Yanni and Elga Andersen look nice as the female leads, while the always excellent Ivan Rassimov rounds off the central cast. The house in which most of the film is set dominates the atmosphere of the film and proves a good location for a film like this to be set in. It all builds down to a nice twisted ending which just about makes the rest of the film worthwhile. The final ten minutes are really well put together, and this may have been a classic if the rest of the film were as good. Overall, I can't really say that this is essential but, if you can find it, it's just about worth seeing.
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    • Release date
      • August 21, 1971 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Homicidio al límite de la ley
    • Filming locations
      • Centro Cinematografico Dear, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Eurovision Cinematografica
      • Producciones Cinematográficas Orfeo
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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