Death Carries a Cane (1973): Cast & Plot
Death Carries a Cane is a 1973 horror thriller directed by Maurizio Pradeaux, starring Nieves Navarro as Kitty, Robert Hoffmann and George Martin. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Maurizio Pradeaux
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Death Carries a Cane About?
The premise of Death Carries a Cane without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Screaming can’t save you from his steely blade. In Rome, photographer Kitty witnesses a young woman being murdered by a razor‑wielding killer wearing a black glove. She and her fiancé Alberto report the crime, only to discover that two other witnesses have already been brutally slashed to death, leaving the investigation in terrifying jeopardy.
Death Carries a Cane Themes & Keywords
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- astor cigarettes
- need to urinate
- cane
- black gloved killer
- red herring
- straight razor
- giallo
- mysterious murderer
- psycho killer
- serial murder
- smothered with a pillow
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- woman in jeopardy
- natural breasts
- tourist telescope
- telescope
- murder
- police
- straight edge razor
- lesbian relationship
- actress playing multiple roles
- greenhouse
- limp
- ballerina
- dancer
- sister sister relationship
- photograph
- razor blade
- female photographer
- dance academy
- police inspector
- film composer
- prostitute
- female journalist
- whodunit
- police chief
- impotence
- razor
- death in title
- cult film
- slasher horror
- female topless nudity
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- trauma
- traumatic experience
- suspense
- strangulation
- sexual obsession
- sensuality
Death Carries a Cane Cast & Characters
Nieves Navarro leads the cast as Kitty, with Robert Hoffmann as Alberto Morosini and George Martin as Inspector Merughi. Directed by Maurizio Pradeaux; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maurizio Pradeaux
- Nieves Navarro as Kitty
- Robert Hoffmann as Alberto Morosini
- George Martin as Inspector Merughi
- Anna Liberati as Secretary at dance academy
Also Starring in Death Carries a Cane
· 9 more- Simón Andreu Marco
- Cristina Tamborra Magda Hopkins
- Anuska Borova Lidia Arrighi & Silvia Arrighi
- Sal Borgese Asdrubale Magno
- Gianni Pulone Fireman
- Nerina Montagnani Marta
- Rosita Torosh Nina Ferretti
- Orlando Baralla Generale
- Rodolfo Lolli Lolli - the Inspector's assistant
Death Carries a Cane Plot Summary
What happens in Death Carries a Cane from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kitty, Nieves Navarro, is vacationing in Italy with her parents to reunite with her boyfriend Alberto, Robert Hoffmann. She passes the time with a coin-operated binocular, scanning the city’s façades for something human to notice, and that curiosity leads to a chilling glimpse: a woman in an apartment is stabbed by a killer wearing a black hat, glasses, and an overcoat. The view is brief—the scope malfunctions and she has to insert another coin—so she only catches a partial trace: a house number, a peanut vendor, and a cleaning woman on the street as the killer slips away. The moment sticks with her, a fragment of a crime that feels almost unreal in its distance and distance itself from the usual rhythm of life.
Full summary
The whole story of Death Carries a Cane, scene by scene
Death Carries a Cane Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know Death Carries a Cane?
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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What is the name of the young woman who witnesses the first murder through the binoculars?
Death Carries a Cane Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Tormentor” and “Смерть ходит с тростью”.
- Also known as
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- Tormentor
- Смерть ходит с тростью
- Exorcismo Num Fio de Navalha
- Chassés-croisés sur une lame de rasoir
- Die Nacht der rollenden Köpfe
- Pasos de danza sobre el filo de una navaja
- 死亡之拐
- Танцевальные па по лезвию бритвы
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Death Carries a Cane FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Death Carries a Cane, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Death Carries a Cane?
Death Carries a Cane runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Death Carries a Cane released?
Death Carries a Cane was released on January 5, 1973.
Who directed Death Carries a Cane?
Death Carries a Cane was directed by Maurizio Pradeaux.
More films by Maurizio Pradeaux Who is in the cast of Death Carries a Cane?
Death Carries a Cane stars Nieves Navarro as Kitty, Robert Hoffmann as Alberto Morosini and George Martin as Inspector Merughi, among 13 credited actors.
Does Death Carries a Cane have a post-credit scene?
No. Death Carries a Cane has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Death Carries a Cane in?
The original language of Death Carries a Cane is Italian.
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