Stiletto (2008): Cast & Plot
Stiletto is a 2008 crime thriller directed by Nick Vallelonga, starring Tom Berenger as Virgil Vadalos, Diane Venora and Avrielle Corti. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Nick Vallelonga
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TinRes Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stiletto About?
The premise of Stiletto without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Revenge never looked so good as an assassin’s seemingly random murders draw the attention of her former lover—a powerful Greek crime boss whose syndicate is threatened by his lingering love for her—and a determined detective tracking the mounting body count.
Stiletto Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- assassin
- murder
- reference to pubic hair
- girls with guns
- rape and revenge
- rape
- revenge
- sister sister relationship
- gang rape
- beating
- coma
- female protagonist
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- rape victim
- female rape victim
- self justice
- vigilante justice
- female vigilante
- vigilante
- vigilantism
- female assassin
- organized crime
- thug
- drug dealer
- crime boss
- homicide detective
- ex lover
- revenge plot
- revenge seeker
- revenge motive
- revenge killing
- revenge murder
- rapist comeuppance
- woman kills a rapist
- rapist
- killing a rapist
- murder of a rapist
- detective
- love
- one word title
- gangster
Stiletto Cast & Characters
Tom Berenger leads the cast as Virgil Vadalos, with Diane Venora as Sylvia Vadalos and Avrielle Corti as Angie Vadalos. Directed by Nick Vallelonga; 71 actors are credited in all.
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Director Nick Vallelonga
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Tom Berenger as Virgil Vadalos -
Diane Venora as Sylvia Vadalos - Avrielle Corti as Angie Vadalos
- Jesse David Corti as Christopher Vadalos
Also Starring in Stiletto
· 67 more- Stana Katic Raina
- Michael Biehn Lee
- William Forsythe Alex
- Tom Sizemore Large Bills
- James Russo Engelhart
- Kelly Hu Detective Hanover
- David Proval Mohammad
- Robert R. Shafer Krieger
- Paul Sloan Beck
- Andrew Bryniarski Nazi Biker 'Killer'
- Michelle Lee Geisha #1
- Sala Baker Store Clerk
- Christopher Allen Nelson Buzzcut
- Dominique Swain Nancy
- D. B. Sweeney Danny
- R.A. Mihailoff Nazi Biker 'Big Arms'
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- Scott Whyte Officer Stone
- Kavi Raz Store Owner
- Jesse Corti Hector Molinas
- Katrina Law Biker Chick #2
- Tony Lip Gus
- Steven Schub Trix
- Frida Farrell Large Bills Model #4
- Garret Sato Aki
- Patricia Skeriotis Biker Chick #1
- Kaleti Williams Japanese Bouncer
- Michelle Lombardo Suicide Girl
- Mark De Alessandro Restaurant Body Guard #2
- Amanda Brooks Penny
- Efrain Figueroa Ernesto
- Jarrod Bunch Max
- Peewee Piemonte Restaurant Body Guard #3
- Colleen Porch Newsreporter Debra Moran
- Ben Hernandez Bray Benny
- Jacqueline Lord Coroner
- Joe Ordaz Jose
- Gary Private Virgil's Head of Security
- Gabrielle Tuite Druggie Girl #2
- Brie Gabrielle Kaila - Chris' girlfriend
- Rene Moran Mexican Hitman #2
- Bar Paly Staysa
- Timon Kyle Durrett Nightclub Doorman
- Adrienne Janic Large Bills Model #1
- Susan Han Geisha #2
- Herman Wilkins Treat
- Nick Chandler Restaurant Body Guard #1
- Alina Andrei Druggie Girl #1 / Girl fighting Beck
- Peter Cordova Virgil Guard #2
- Mario Pérez Mexican Hitman #1 / Man fighting Beck
- Karen McDougal Karen - Fernando's Girl
- Noelle Bonhomme Large Bills Model #2
- Bonnie-Jill Laflin Bonnie - Benny's Girl
- Tasha Tae Large Bills Model #5
- Dakota Ferreiro Burlesque Dancer
- Casey Pieretti Mechanic with broken leg
- Warren Ostergard Detective Johnson
- Brian Hayes Currie Nazi Biker 'Irish'
- Mio Dzakula Big Garage Mechanic
- Lorena Bernal Maria - Hector's wife
- Fernando Vargas Fernando
- Erica Franco Erica - Joe's Girl
- Noelle Kenney Biker Chick #3
- Dwyer Kilcollin Biker Chick #5
- Jennifer Sparks Biker Chick #4
- Nicole Spruill Large Bills Model #3
- Kimberly Burke Large Bills Model #6
- Pinky Jones Diner Waitress
More from Nick Vallelonga
One more film directed by Nick Vallelonga: Yellow Rock.
Stiletto Plot Summary
What happens in Stiletto from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a tense, neon-lit confrontation inside a bathhouse, two crime powers collide: Virgil Vadalos, [Tom Berenger], a wealthy Greek mafia boss, and the leader of a ruthless MS-13 faction. A lone woman arrives wielding a stiletto switchblade and cuts a brutal swath through the room, killing the MS-13 leader before turning on Virgil and stabbing him, leaving him for dead. Though gravely wounded, Virgil survives and immediately compiles a plan to hunt down the mystery killer, enlisting his loyal men and a corrupt Los Angeles Police Department detective to find her. The person behind the attack is identified as his lover, Stana Katic in the role of Raina, a revelation that muddles his sense of trust and treachery alike.
Full summary
The whole story of Stiletto, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Stiletto?
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 weapon gives the film its title and is wielded by the female assassin?
Cars in Stiletto
18 cars on screen, including the 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 and the 2006 Ford Shelby GT-H.
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2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 Main role -
2006 Ford Shelby GT-H Main role -
Bentley Continental GT Important role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
Stiletto Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Velvet Spider” and “Stiletto - UC”.
- Also known as
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- Velvet Spider
- Stiletto - UC
- Hançer
- Stiletto - A vingança nunca Foi tão doce
- Bezlitosna
- סטילטו
- Stiletto: A Vingança Nunca Foi Tão Doce
- 스틸레토
- Путь клинка
- Стилето
- 短剑风波
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Stiletto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stiletto, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stiletto?
Stiletto runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Stiletto released?
Stiletto was released on April 29, 2008.
Who directed Stiletto?
Stiletto was directed by Nick Vallelonga.
More films by Nick Vallelonga Who is in the cast of Stiletto?
Stiletto stars Tom Berenger as Virgil Vadalos, Diane Venora as Sylvia Vadalos and Avrielle Corti as Angie Vadalos, among 71 credited actors.
Does Stiletto have a post-credit scene?
No. Stiletto has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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