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The Cat o' Nine Tails
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The Cat o' Nine Tails

1971-02-12 · 112 min · ★ 6.7

Horror · Mystery · Thriller

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

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Directors
Dario Argento
Production companies
Labrador Films, Seda Spettacoli, Terra-Filmkunst, Titanus
Countries
Germany, France, Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000
Revenue
USD 1,204,739

Top Cast

James FranciscusJames FranciscusCarlo Giordani
Karl MaldenKarl MaldenFranco Arnò
Catherine SpaakCatherine SpaakAnna Terzi
Pier Paolo CapponiPier Paolo CapponiPolice Supt. Spini
Horst FrankHorst FrankDr. Braun
Rada RassimovRada RassimovBianca Merusi
Aldo ReggianiAldo ReggianiDr. Casoni
Carlo AlighieroCarlo AlighieroDr. Calabresi
Vittorio CongiaVittorio CongiaRighetto (cameraman)
Ugo FangareggiUgo FangareggiGigi the Loser
Tom FelleghyTom FelleghyDr. Esson
Emilio MarchesiniDr. Mombelli
Fulvio MingozziFulvio MingozziSpimi's man
Corrado OlmiCorrado OlmiMorsella
Pino PattiPino PattiBarber
Umberto RahoUmberto RahoManuel's ex-lover
Jacques StanyJacques StanyProf. Manera
Stefano OppedisanoStefano OppedisanoTaxi driver
Ada PomettiAda PomettiTelephone operator
Walter Pinelli

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