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Strange Shadows in an Empty Room

Original title: Una Magnum Special per Tony Saitta
  • 19761976
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
926
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Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
ActionCrimeDrama
In Canada, a rough Ottawa cop seeks the killer who poisoned his sister.In Canada, a rough Ottawa cop seeks the killer who poisoned his sister.In Canada, a rough Ottawa cop seeks the killer who poisoned his sister.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
926
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alberto De Martino
  • Writers
    • Vincenzo Mannino(screenplay)
    • Gianfranco Clerici(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Stuart Whitman
    • John Saxon
    • Martin Landau
  • Director
    • Alberto De Martino
  • Writers
    • Vincenzo Mannino(screenplay)
    • Gianfranco Clerici(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Stuart Whitman
    • John Saxon
    • Martin Landau
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
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    Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Carole Laure and Jean Leclerc in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Jean Leclerc in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Jean Leclerc and Stuart Whitman in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Stuart Whitman in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    John Saxon and Stuart Whitman in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Stuart Whitman in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Stuart Whitman in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
    Martin Landau, John Saxon, and Stuart Whitman in Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
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    Strange Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)

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    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Capt. Tony Saitta
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Sgt. Ned Matthews
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Dr. George Tracer
    Tisa Farrow
    Tisa Farrow
    • Julie Foster
    Carole Laure
    Carole Laure
    • Louise Saitta
    Jean Leclerc
    Jean Leclerc
    • Robert Tracer
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    • Margie Cohn
    Jean Marchand
    Jean Marchand
    • Terence
    Anthony Forrest
    Anthony Forrest
    • Robert Tracer
    • (as Antony Forest)
    Andrée St-Laurent
    Andrée St-Laurent
    • Rose Tracer
    • (as Andree St. Laurent)
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Alexander
    • (as Peter Mac Neil)
    Julie Wildman
    James Tapp
    Jérôme Tiberghien
    • Ted Sullivan
    • (as Jerome Thibergien)
    Terence G. Ross
      Dave Nichols
      Jene Chandler
      Aubert Pallascio
      Aubert Pallascio
      • Driver chased by Saitta
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Alberto De Martino
      • Writers
        • Vincenzo Mannino(screenplay)
        • Gianfranco Clerici(screenplay)
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      • Trivia
        Clips of the car chase from this film are used in the Geico commercials "Do dogs chase cats?"
      • Goofs
        The driver of a car passing by can be seen watching filming as cop walks into sex shop.
      • Alternate versions
        There was also a cut version in the UK.
      • Connections
        Featured in Ultimate Poliziotteschi Trailer Shoot-Out (2017)

      User reviews28

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      Supremely fun all the way
      With a great cast featuring Stuart Whitman, John Saxon, Martin Landau, AND Tisa Farrow this film glides with the greatest of ease. STRANGE SHADOWS IN AN EMPTY ROOM is sort of a cross between the Italian crime/police potboiler and your average giallo thriller. An interesting and fun blend it is. I'd rather not give too much of the film away since it's better going into it knowing next to nothing. Let's just say there's murder, mystery, car chases, blood, funky 70s music, karate-kicking drag queens, and of course your all-star cast! Have fun.
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      • Aug 14, 2001

      Details

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      • Release date
        • March 9, 1976 (Italy)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • Canada
      • Languages
        • Italian
        • French
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Shadows in an Empty Room
      • Filming locations
        • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
      • Production companies
        • Fida Cinematografica
        • Security Investment Trust Company
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      Box office

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      • Budget
        • CA$1,500,000 (estimated)
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 39 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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