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Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand! - The Cat o' Nine Tails
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Title: The Cat o' Nine Tails

Release Date: 12 Feb 1971

Runtime: 1h 52m

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Director: Labrador Films, Seda Spettacoli, Terra-Filmkunst, Titanus

Production Companies: Labrador Films, Seda Spettacoli, Terra-Filmkunst, Titanus

Overview: A newsman works with a blind puzzle-solver to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a genetic research facility.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.735 (415 votes)

Cast

  • Carlo Giordani: James Franciscus
  • Franco Arnò: Karl Malden
  • Anna Terzi: Catherine Spaak
  • Police Supt. Spini: Pier Paolo Capponi
  • Dr. Braun: Horst Frank
  • Bianca Merusi: Rada Rassimov
  • Dr. Casoni: Aldo Reggiani
  • Dr. Calabresi: Carlo Alighiero
  • Righetto (cameraman): Vittorio Congia
  • Gigi the Loser: Ugo Fangareggi
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