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The Bloodstained Shadow

Original title: Solamente nero
  • 19781978
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 49min
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.6K
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Solamente nero (1978)
MysteryThriller

The body of a schoolgirl is found in a meadow. The murderer is never caught, and years later; a young man named Stefano returns to the island and is reunited with his brother, the local prie... Read allThe body of a schoolgirl is found in a meadow. The murderer is never caught, and years later; a young man named Stefano returns to the island and is reunited with his brother, the local priest.The body of a schoolgirl is found in a meadow. The murderer is never caught, and years later; a young man named Stefano returns to the island and is reunited with his brother, the local priest.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.6K
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  • Director
    • Antonio Bido
  • Writers
    • Antonio Bido(story)
    • Domenico Malan(story)
    • Marisa Andalò(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lino Capolicchio
    • Stefania Casini
    • Craig Hill
Top credits
  • Director
    • Antonio Bido
  • Writers
    • Antonio Bido(story)
    • Domenico Malan(story)
    • Marisa Andalò(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lino Capolicchio
    • Stefania Casini
    • Craig Hill
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    • 40User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
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    Solamente nero (1978)
    Solamente nero (1978)
    Gianfranco Bullo and Juliette Mayniel in Solamente nero (1978)
    Gianfranco Bullo and Juliette Mayniel in Solamente nero (1978)
    Gianfranco Bullo in Solamente nero (1978)
    Juliette Mayniel and Sonia Viviani in Solamente nero (1978)
    Attilio Duse in Solamente nero (1978)
    Juliette Mayniel and Sonia Viviani in Solamente nero (1978)
    Stefania Casini and Emilio Delle Piane in Solamente nero (1978)
    Stefania Casini in Solamente nero (1978)
    Emilio Delle Piane in Solamente nero (1978)
    Emilio Delle Piane and Alfredo Zammi in Solamente nero (1978)

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    Lino Capolicchio
    Lino Capolicchio
    • Stefano D'Archangeloas Stefano D'Archangelo
    Stefania Casini
    Stefania Casini
    • Sandra Sellanias Sandra Sellani
    Craig Hill
    Craig Hill
    • Don Paoloas Don Paolo
    Massimo Serato
    Massimo Serato
    • Count Pedrazzias Count Pedrazzi
    Juliette Mayniel
    Juliette Mayniel
    • Signora Nardias Signora Nardi
    Laura Nucci
    Laura Nucci
    • Sandra's stepmotheras Sandra's stepmother
    Attilio Duse
    • Gasparre, the sacristanas Gasparre, the sacristan
    Gianfranco Bullo
    • Nardi's sonas Nardi's son
    Luigi Casellato
    • Signor Andreanias Signor Andreani
    Alfredo Zammi
    • Police Commissioneras Police Commissioner
    Alina De Simone
    • Mediumas Medium
    • (as Alina Simoni)
    Emilio Delle Piane
    • Carabineeras Carabineer
    Sonia Viviani
    • Girl walking with Signora Nardias Girl walking with Signora Nardi
    • (as Sonia Vivani)
    Sergio Mioni
    • Dr. Aloisias Dr. Aloisi
    Fortunato Arena
    • Antonio, Innkeeperas Antonio, Innkeeper
    • (uncredited)
    Antonio Bido
    • Man at cemetaryas Man at cemetary
    • (uncredited)
    Eolo Capritti
    • Customer in restaurantas Customer in restaurant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Antonio Bido
    • Writers
      • Antonio Bido(story) (screenplay)
      • Domenico Malan(story) (screenplay)
      • Marisa Andalò(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    The body of a schoolgirl is found in a meadow. The murderer is never caught, and years later; a young man named Stefano returns to the island and is reunited with his brother, the local priest.
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    • Genres
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Antonio Bido: Man at cemetery.
    • Goofs
      When the killer is being revealed and the main character pulls out the newspaper article, you can see and hear a flash from camera, probably taking pictures of the scene.
    • Quotes

      Don Paolo: No, he's a mortal sinner. He's worse than people know. One of my parishioners, only a youngster, told me in confession that he even tried to... My God! I almost revealed a secret!

    • Connections
      Featured in Solamente Bido (2002)

    User reviews40

    Review
    Top review
    "She Used To Talk To Ghosts, And Now She's With Them, Alright!"...
    BLOODSTAINED SHADOW begins with the slow-motion murder of a young school girl.

    Some years later, Stefano D'Archangelo (Lino Capolicchio) arrives in Venice to see his brother, Don Poalo (Craig Hill) the local Priest, who seems to have nothing good to say about the townspeople or what they're up to! Especially, a medium and her group of followers.

    It's not long before Don Poalo witnesses a murder committed by a black-gloved maniac. Threats, clues, and further homicides soon follow. Of course, the police are completely baffled.

    SHADOW is an interesting giallo, complete with a menacing killer, haunting music, and tremendous use of the canals and architecture. Venice is an amazing place, and always makes the perfect setting for films such as this. There are also some nice, ominous touches, including a certain item left as a warning for Don Poalo.

    A solid thriller / mystery with a "towering" finale!...
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    • Mar 4, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • 1978 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Only Blackness
    • Filming locations
      • Murano, Venice, Veneto, Italy
    • Production company
      • Produzioni Atlas Consorziate (P.A.C.)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49min
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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