The Black Belly of the Tarantula

Aug 12, 1971

1h 38m

★ 6.1

With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!

Overview

Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.

Genres

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Production Companies

P.A.C.

Da Ma Produzione

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Inspector Tellini

Giancarlo Giannini

Laura

Claudine Auger

Maria Zani

Barbara Bouchet

Franca Valentino

Rossella Falk

Paolo Zani

Silvano Tranquilli

Mirta Ricci

Annabella Incontrera

Masseur

Ezio Marano

Jenny

Barbara Bach

Anna Tellini

Stefania Sandrelli

Mario

Giancarlo Prete

Maria's friend

Anna Saia

Inspector Di Giacomo

Nino Vingelli

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