With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
Mirta Ricci
The film's tagline is: "With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!"
The original title is "La tarantola dal ventre nero" (IT).
The runtime is 98 minutes (1h 38m).
It was a co-production between: France, Italy.
The film was directed by Paolo Cavara.
The screenplay was written by Lucile Laks.
The score was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Cinematography was handled by Marcello Gatti.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0069343.
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La tarantola dal ventre nero
Released
R
Italiano
France, Italy
