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Deadly Inheritance (1968): Cast & Plot

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Deadly Inheritance is a 1968 horror thriller directed by Vittorio Sindoni, starring Arnaldo De Angelis as Oscar Marot, Ernesto Colli and Valeria Ciangottini. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Deadly Inheritance (1968) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Vittorio Sindoni
Genres
Horror , Mystery , Thriller
Original language
Italian
Studio
Semafilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Deadly Inheritance About?

The premise of Deadly Inheritance without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

There are a number of inheritors to a fortune who are getting killed by a mysterious somebody whom we do not see. Each death is novel, but not terribly graphic. Who did it?

Deadly Inheritance Themes & Keywords

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  • death
  • wealth
  • killed with golf club
  • sister
  • murder
  • giallo
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Cast & crew

Deadly Inheritance Cast & Characters

Arnaldo De Angelis leads the cast as Oscar Marot, with Ernesto Colli as Janot and Valeria Ciangottini as Colette Marot. Directed by Vittorio Sindoni; 17 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Deadly Inheritance Plot Summary

What happens in Deadly Inheritance from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A seemingly straightforward story takes a dark and twisted turn as we follow the mysterious death of Oscar, an elderly man in France who is “accidentally” run over by a train. According to the terms of his will, his estate cannot be settled until his youngest heir, a simple-minded man named Janot, reaches the age of 21. This stipulation sets the stage for a series of suspenseful and deadly events that unfold shortly after Oscar’s death.

Full summary

The whole story of Deadly Inheritance, scene by scene

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Videos

Deadly Inheritance Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Deadly Inheritance.

Deadly Inheritance • 1968 • Theatrical Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Deadly Inheritance?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the first victim in the series of 'accidents' in Deadly Inheritance?

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FAQ

Deadly Inheritance FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Deadly Inheritance, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Deadly Inheritance?

Deadly Inheritance runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Deadly Inheritance released?

Deadly Inheritance was released in 1968.

Who directed Deadly Inheritance?

Deadly Inheritance was directed by Vittorio Sindoni.

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Who is in the cast of Deadly Inheritance?

Deadly Inheritance stars Arnaldo De Angelis as Oscar Marot, Ernesto Colli as Janot and Valeria Ciangottini as Colette Marot, among 17 credited actors.

Does Deadly Inheritance have a post-credit scene?

No. Deadly Inheritance has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Deadly Inheritance in?

The original language of Deadly Inheritance is Italian.

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