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Slap the Monster on Page One
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Title: Slap the Monster on Page One

Release Date: 19 Oct 1972

Runtime: 1h 22m

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Director: Labrador Films, Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, UTI Produzioni Associate

Production Companies: Labrador Films, Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, UTI Produzioni Associate

Overview: Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.6 (168 votes)

Cast

  • Bizanti: Gian Maria Volonté
  • Roveda: Fabio Garriba
  • Sig.ra Bizanti: Carla Tatò
  • Lauri: Jacques Herlin
  • Ing. Montelli: John Steiner
  • Vanzina: Michel Bardinet
  • Direttore de 'Il Giornale': Jean Rougeul
  • Mario Boni: Corrado Solari
  • Rita Zigai: Laura Betti
  • Commissario: Enrico DiMarco
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