E tanta paura (1976)

A man is strangled by a female prostitute in his home at the same time as a woman is killed by a man with a spanner on an empty bus. In both cases the killer leaves an illustration from the... See full summary »

Director:

Paolo Cavara

Writers:

Paolo Cavara (story), Enrico Oldoini

Stars:

Corinne Cléry, Michele Placido, Quinto Parmeggiani

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Corinne Cléry	...	Jeanne
Michele Placido	...	Inspector Gaspare Lomenzo
Quinto Parmeggiani	...	Angelo Scanavini
Edoardo Faieta	...	Fulvio Colaianni (as Eddy Fay)
John Steiner	...	Hoffmann
Jacques Herlin	...	Pandolfi
Cecilia Polizzi	...	Woman at Villa Hoffmann
Greta Vayan	...	Laura Falconieri (as Greta Vajant)
Sarah Crespi	...	Rosa Catena (as Sarah Ceccarini)
Enrico Oldoini	...	Lomenzo's Assistant
Tom Skerritt	...	Chief Inspector
Eli Wallach	...	Peter Struwwel
Giorgio Gargiullo
Eleonora Vivaldi
Guidarino Guidi

Storyline

A man is strangled by a female prostitute in his home at the same time as a woman is killed by a man with a spanner on an empty bus. In both cases the killer leaves an illustration from the children's book titled 'Shockheaded Peter'. The subsequent investigation leads to an exclusive club called Wildlife's Friends.

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Plot Keywords:

children's book | spanner | prostitute | death | decadence | 

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Genres:

Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian

Release Date:

May 1984 (West Germany)

Also Known As:

Plot of Fear

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centro Produzioni Cinematografiche Città di Milano, G.P.E. Enterprises

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

enticing thriller - Sexy Horror Murder Mystery

Few Italian police drama of the 70's reach to the level of intrigue as e tanta paura. A brilliant cast lead by Michele Placido - Cornine Clery also stars. Along with Tom Skerrit and Eli Wallach. Reminiscent of the French Connection. High production value and gritty realistic treatment. A group of wealthy men & women are being murdered one by one. No motives or clues can be found. Inspector Lomenzo (Placido) attempts to find a connection between the victims. A mysterious fashion model (Clery) becomes his informant and leads him to the connection he needs. She had been to a decadent weekend party at an estate where all the victims where gathered along with several other escorts brought for the weekend. The story of that fateful weekend is told through ingenious flashbacks. At this the druged out sex party one of the young girls was "accidently" killed during a gruesome practical joke. It seems that someone at this party is killing the others, but who and why? The film opens with two shocking murder scenes that rival any in an Argento flick. E Tanta Paura really succeeds because it has it all: Sex, Murder, Sleaze, Horror, Intrigue, Mafia and of course Corine Clery Nude. The set design and Production value are also brilliant - Far better than the average italian 70's police drama. The chase scenes & cinematography really remind me of the french connection. Michele Placido carries the film.