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The Spider's Stratagem

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The Spider's Stratagem

7.0

1h 40m

1970

Synopsis

A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.

Director

Bernardo Bertolucci

MysteryDrama

small towncountrysidefather murderinvestigationunknown fatheroedipus complexwhite lieitalian resistance

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Cast & Crew

Giulio Brogi

Giulio Brogi

as Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr.

Alida Valli

Alida Valli

as Draifa

Pippo Campanini

as Gaibazzi

Franco Giovanelli

as Razori

Tino Scotti

Tino Scotti

as Costa

Allen Midgette

Allen Midgette

as Sailor (uncredited)

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