Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) Horror Thriller Mystery
Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.34/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Black Belly of the Tarantula Plot Synopsis:
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife, much in the same way tarantulas are killed by the black wasp. As suspects keep dying, Inspector directs his attention to a spa all the victims had a connection with.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife...
Tagline: With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!
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Black Belly of the Tarantula Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
Production Co.: Blue Underground
Website: http://www.blue-underground.com/
Language: Italian
Country: Italy, France
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Black Belly of the Tarantula Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 12, 1971, DVD: Mar 28, 2006
Writers: Lucile Laks, Marcello Danon
Producers: Marcello Danon
Musicians: Ennio Morricone
Cinematographers: Marcello Gatti
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Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) Cast (Click to Expand)
Black Belly of the Tarantula Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Giannini | ... | Inspector Tellini |
| Claudine Auger | ... | Laura |
| Barbara Bouchet | ... | Maria Zani |
| Rossella Falk | ... | Franca Valentino |
| Silvano Tranquilli | ... | Paolo Zani |
| Annabella Incontrera | ... | Mirta Ricci |
| Ezio Marano | ... | Masseur |
| Barbara Bach | ... | Jenny |
| Stefania Sandrelli | ... | Anna Tellini |
| Giancarlo Prete | ... | Mario |
| Anna Saia | ... | Maria''s friend |
| Eugene Walter | ... | Ginetto, the waiter (as Walter Eugene) |
| Nino Vingelli | ... | Inspector Di Giacomo |
| Daniele Dublino | ... | Entomologist |
| Giuseppe Fortis | ... | Psychiatrist |
| Guerrino Crivello | ... | Informer |
| Fulvio Mingozzi | ... | Surgeon |
| Giorgio Dolfin | ... | Policeman |
| Carla Mancini | ... | Client at Beauty Parlor |
| Alfonso Giganti | ... | Policeman in projection room (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Giancarlo Giannini (b. August 1, 1942) – Inspector Tellini
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: John Charlie Johns - Claudine Auger, as Laura, passed away at age 78 in Paris, France.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Elena Cardy - Barbara Bouchet (b. August 15, 1943) – Maria Zani
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Barbara Bouchét | Barbara Goutscher - Rossella Falk, as Franca Valentino, passed away at age 86 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 9¼" (1.76 m)
Also known as: Rosella Falk - Silvano Tranquilli, as Paolo Zani, passed away at age 71 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Montgomery Glenn - Annabella Incontrera – Mirta Ricci
- Ezio Marano, as Masseur, passed away at age 63 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Alan Abbott | Elio Marano - Barbara Bach (b. August 28, 1946) – Jenny
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Barbara Gregorini | Barbara Starkey - Stefania Sandrelli – Anna Tellini
- Giancarlo Prete, as Mario, passed away at age 58 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Timothy Brent | Jack Garder | Philip Garner | Philippe Garnier - Anna Saia – Maria''s friend
- Eugene Walter, as Ginetto, the waiter (as Walter Eugene), passed away at age 76 in Mobile, Alabama, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Walter Eugene - Nino Vingelli – Inspector Di Giacomo
- Daniele Dublino (b. July 1, 1945) – Entomologist
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Daniel Dublino | Carlo Sempio - Giuseppe Fortis – Psychiatrist
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