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The Black Belly of the Tarantula 1971 Directed by Paolo Cavara La tarantola dal ventre nero

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

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

Country Italy
Production Countries France , Italy
Language Italian
Spoken Language Italian
Gneres Horror , Mystery , Thriller
Production Companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer , P.A.C. , Da Ma Produzione
Release Date 12 August 1971
98 mins
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Giancarlo Giannini Inspector Tellini
Barbara Bouchet Maria Zani
Rossella Falk Franca Valentino
Ezio Marano Masseur
Stefania Sandrelli Anna Tellini
Anna Saia Maria's friend
Nino Vingelli Inspector Di Giacomo
Daniele Dublino Entomologist
Giuseppe Fortis Psychiatrist
Giorgio Dolfin Policeman
Carla Mancini Client at beauty parlor
Alfonso Giganti Policeman in projection room
Eleonora Giorgi Maid in beauty parlor
Ettore Mattia La catapulta
Eugene Walter Ginetto, the waiter (as Walter Eugene)
Giuliana Farnese Mrs. Fluzzi (uncredited)
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