Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Drama thriller

Slap the Monster on Page One (1972): Cast & Box Office

Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) movie poster

Slap the Monster on Page One is a 1972 drama thriller starring Gian Maria Volonté as Bizanti, Marco Bellocchio and Luigi Antonio Guerra. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $16,887 worldwide.

Loading streaming availability…
Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genres
Drama , Thriller
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Slap the Monster on Page One About?

The premise of Slap the Monster on Page One without spoilers.

Just days before a national election, a wealthy young woman is killed while trying to resist a rape. The editor‑in‑chief of a right‑leaning tabloid, under pressure from his bosses, works to obstruct the police probe, manipulating headlines to protect the right‑wing candidates his bosses back.

Slap the Monster on Page One Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • italy
  • controversial
  • militant
  • sexual perversion
  • whodunit
  • mass hysteria
  • french giallo
  • framed for murder
  • anti communism
  • operation gladio
  • procedural
  • sexual repression
+29 more
  • reference to pubic hair
  • police
  • flashback
  • virgin
  • photograph
  • fire
  • murder investigation
  • arrest
  • car
  • newspaper
  • grotesque
  • underage sex
  • religion
  • reactionary
  • rape
  • psycho
  • politics
  • mass
  • madonna
  • fascism
  • cult film
  • communism
  • years of lead
  • murder
  • milan italy
  • leftist
  • journalism
  • investigative journalism
  • 1970s
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Slap the Monster on Page One Cast & Characters

Gian Maria Volonté leads the cast as Bizanti, with Marco Bellocchio as Compagno che incita alla calma (uncredited) and Luigi Antonio Guerra as Speaker conferenza stampa in difesa di Boni.

Also Starring in Slap the Monster on Page One

· 15 more
Box office

Slap the Monster on Page One Box Office

Slap the Monster on Page One grossed $16,887 worldwide.

1972 box office

Worldwide gross

$16.9K

International
$16.9K
Videos

Slap the Monster on Page One Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Slap the Monster on Page One.

Radiance Trailer [Subtitled]
Details

Slap the Monster on Page One Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Viol en première page” and “Knallt das Monster auf die Titelseite”.

Also known as
  • Viol en première page
  • Knallt das Monster auf die Titelseite
  • Dajcie sensację na pierwszą stronę
  • Fapt divers în prima pagină
  • Aféra z titulnej stránky
  • El monstruo en primera plana
  • Knallt das Monstrum auf die Titelseite!
  • Публикувайте чудовището на първа страница
  • Помести чудовище на первую полосу
  • Noticia de una violación en primera página
  • 把怪物放在首页
  • Kör odjuret på ettan

Seen Slap the Monster on Page One?

FAQ

Slap the Monster on Page One FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Slap the Monster on Page One, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Slap the Monster on Page One?

Slap the Monster on Page One runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Slap the Monster on Page One released?

Slap the Monster on Page One was released on October 19, 1972.

Who is in the cast of Slap the Monster on Page One?

Slap the Monster on Page One stars Gian Maria Volonté as Bizanti, Marco Bellocchio as Compagno che incita alla calma (uncredited) and Luigi Antonio Guerra as Speaker conferenza stampa in difesa di Boni, among 19 credited actors.

How much did Slap the Monster on Page One make at the box office?

Slap the Monster on Page One grossed $16,887 worldwide.

Does Slap the Monster on Page One have a post-credit scene?

No. Slap the Monster on Page One has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Slap the Monster on Page One in?

The original language of Slap the Monster on Page One is Italian.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app