The House of the Laughing Windows (1976) Horror Thriller Mystery
The House of the Laughing Windows (1976) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Alias: The House with Laughing Windows
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.65/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.0/10
The House of the Laughing Windows Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The restorer Stefano is hired by the Mayor Solmi of a small village nearby Ferrara to restore a painting of St. Sebastian, made by the mentally disturbed painter Buono Legnani in the local church. Stefano was recommended by his friend, Dr. Antonio Mazza, and he learns that Legnani was known as "The Painter of the Agony", since he used to paint near-death people. Further, he was presumed dead many years ago but his body has never been found. Stefano works in the church, where he meets the weirdo Lidio, and he has one night stand with the local nymphomaniac teacher that is leaving the village. Meanwhile Antonio investigates the life of Buono Legnani and tells Stefano that he had found a dark secret about the painter and the villagers. However, Antonio dies before meeting Stefano and the police conclude that he committed suicide. Stefano is intrigued by the mystery surrounds Legnani and decides to investigate more about the deranged painter. However, he in evicted of his hotel room and Lidio brings him to the isolated house of a paraplegic woman where he lives. Meanwhile, he meets the teacher"s substitute Francesca and they have a love affair. Francesca moves to Stefano"s room and they are affected by the strange atmosphere of the place. When the restoration is damaged by acid, Stefano decides to leave the village with Francesca. However, he meets the alcoholic driver Coppola that decides to disclose to him the secret of the house of the laughing windows. But now it seems to be too late to move out of the mysterious village.
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Type: MovieYear: 1976 (more 1976 movies)
Production Co.: A.M.A. Film
Language: Italian, Portuguese
Country: Italy
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The House of the Laughing Windows Release Dates In Theaters: Aug 20, 1976, DVD: Mar 11, 2003
Writers: Pupi Avati, Antonio Avati, Gianni Cavina
Producers: Antonio Avati, Gianni Minervini
Musicians: Amedeo Tommasi
Cinematographers: Pasquale Rachini
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The House of the Laughing Windows (1976) Cast (Click to Expand)
The House of the Laughing Windows Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lino Capolicchio | ... | Stefano |
| Francesca Marciano | ... | Francesca |
| Gianni Cavina | ... | Coppola |
| Giulio Pizzirani | ... | Antonio Mazza |
| Bob Tonelli | ... | Mayor Solmi |
| Vanna Busoni | ... | Teacher |
| Pietro Brambilla | ... | Lidio |
| Ferdinando Orlandi | ... | Police Marshall |
| Andrea Matteuzzi | ... | Poppi |
| Ines Ciaschetti | ... | Concierge |
| Pina Borione | ... | Paraplegic Woman |
| Flavia Giorgi | ... | Poppi''s Wife |
| Arrigo Lucchini | ... | Grocer |
| Carla Astolfi | ... | Chambermaid at Boarding House |
| Luciano Bianchi | ... | Franchini the Librarian |
| Tonino Corazzari | ... | Buono Legnani |
| Libero Grandi | ... | |
| Cesare Bastelli | ... | Car Driver (uncredited) |
| Gina Bona | ... | Woman Eating Pasta (uncredited) |
| Pietro Bona | ... | Man at Restaurant (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lino Capolicchio (b. August 21, 1943) – Stefano
Sign: Leo - Francesca Marciano – Francesca
- Gianni Cavina – Coppola
- Giulio Pizzirani – Antonio Mazza
- Bob Tonelli, as Mayor Solmi, passed away at age 57 in Bologna, Italy.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Roberto Tonelli - Vanna Busoni – Teacher
- Pietro Brambilla – Lidio
- Ferdinando Orlandi, as Police Marshall, passed away at age 66 in .
Sign: Leo - Andrea Matteuzzi – Poppi
- Ines Ciaschetti – Concierge
- Pina Borione (b. November 30, 1987) – Paraplegic Woman
Also known as: Pina Borione Bianchi | Pina Bianchi | Giuseppina Borione - Flavia Giorgi – Poppi''s Wife
- Arrigo Lucchini – Grocer
- Carla Astolfi – Chambermaid at Boarding House
- Luciano Bianchi – Franchini the Librarian
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