1972

1h 36m

6.5(45 votes)

Thriller

Mystery

Horror

Overview

Following the mysterious decapitation of an insurance investigator, Police Inspector Peretti is put onto the case, but all the clues lead to an unsolved case of kidnapping and murder.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

George Hilton

Inspector Luca Peretti

Salvo Randone

Chief Marò

William Berger

Giorgio Canavese

Marilù Tolo

Dr. Anna Borgese

Manuel Zarzo

Brigadier Bozzi

Patty Shepard

Paola Rossi, the teacher

Piero Lulli

Alessandro Moroni

Helga Liné

Mrs. Paradisi

Tullio Valli

Oliviero Moroni

Dante Maggio

Mattia Guardapelle

Creative team

Directed by: Tonino Valerii
Written by: Roberto Leoni
Franco Bucceri

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