The Spider's Stratagem (1973)

  • NR
  • 01/05/1973 (US)
  • Mystery, Drama
  • 1h 40m

Overview

A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.

Bernardo Bertolucci

Director, Screenplay

Marilù Parolini

Screenplay

Eduardo de Gregorio

Screenplay

Cast

Giulio Brogi's headshot

Giulio Brogi

Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr.
Alida Valli's headshot

Alida Valli

Draifa
Pippo Campanini's headshot

Pippo Campanini

Gaibazzi
Franco Giovanelli's headshot

Franco Giovanelli

Razori
Tino Scotti's headshot

Tino Scotti

Costa
Allen Midgette's headshot

Allen Midgette

Sailor (uncredited)

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