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The Cat o' Nine Tails

The Cat o' Nine Tails

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The Cat o' Nine Tails

"Caught between the truth and a murderer's hand!"

1971

1h 52m

6.7(457 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

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

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10 featured cast members

Starring

James Franciscus

James Franciscus

Carlo Giordani

Karl Malden

Karl Malden

Franco Arnò

Catherine Spaak

Catherine Spaak

Anna Terzi

Pier Paolo Capponi

Pier Paolo Capponi

Police Supt. Spini

Horst Frank

Horst Frank

Dr. Braun

Rada Rassimov

Rada Rassimov

Bianca Merusi

Aldo Reggiani

Aldo Reggiani

Dr. Casoni

Carlo Alighiero

Carlo Alighiero

Dr. Calabresi

Vittorio Congia

Vittorio Congia

Righetto (cameraman)

Ugo Fangareggi

Ugo Fangareggi

Gigi the Loser

Creative team

Directed by: Dario Argento
Written by: Dario Argento
Dardano Sacchetti
Produced by: Salvatore Argento

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