The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971): Cast
The Black Belly of the Tarantula is a 1971 horror thriller directed by Paolo Cavara, starring Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Tellini, Nino Vingelli and Stefania Sandrelli. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Paolo Cavara
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- P.A.C.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Belly of the Tarantula About?
The premise of The Black Belly of the Tarantula without spoilers.
When a killer uses needles coated in lethal venom to freeze his victims, they are left conscious and helpless as their bodies are brutally mutilated— their bellies slit open with a razor‑sharp knife. Inspector Tellini is assigned to track the serial predator, following a trail of paralyzed, torn victims and piecing together the macabre pattern behind the gruesome murders.
The Black Belly of the Tarantula Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- giallo
- female nudity
- lesbianism
- pantyhose legs
- cat
- female full frontal nudity
- tarantula
- dysfunctional marriage
- psychotronic film
- serial murder
- homicidal maniac
- sadistic psychopath
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- mysterious killer
- grindhouse film
- massage
- female topless nudity
- nude dancing
- gray tabby cat
- murder
- j&b scotch
- woman in jeopardy
- marital separation
- extramarital affair
- trophy wife
- unfaithfulness
- prostitution
- male nudity
- slasher killer
- crime spree
- murder spree
- italy
- french giallo
- red car
- fall from building
- filming people having sex
- fake blind man
- man slaps a woman
- photo negative
- fashion designer
- insurance agent
- camera shot of a woman's legs
- camera shot of mouth
- camera shot of a woman's belly button
- camera shot of a woman's bare feet
- extreme close up
- blackmail photograph
- german shepherd
- blind masseur
- pithed with a hat pin
- stomach cut open
The Black Belly of the Tarantula Cast & Characters
Giancarlo Giannini leads the cast as Inspector Tellini, with Nino Vingelli as Inspector Di Giacomo and Stefania Sandrelli as Anna Tellini. Directed by Paolo Cavara; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paolo Cavara
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Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Tellini - Nino Vingelli as Inspector Di Giacomo
- Stefania Sandrelli as Anna Tellini
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Barbara Bach as Jenny
Also Starring in The Black Belly of the Tarantula
· 19 more- Carla Mancini Client at beauty parlor
- Rossella Falk Franca Valentino
- Barbara Bouchet Maria Zani
- Alfonso Giganti Policeman in projection room
- Fulvio Mingozzi Surgeon
- Claudine Auger Laura
- Silvano Tranquilli Paolo Zani
- Daniele Dublino Entomologist
- Giancarlo Prete Mario
- Guerrino Crivello Informer
- Eleonora Giorgi Maid in beauty parlor
- Annabella Incontrera Mirta Ricci
- Giorgio Dolfin Policeman
- Ezio Marano Masseur
- Giuseppe Fortis Psychiatrist
- Giuliana Farnese Mrs. Fluzzi (uncredited)
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- Eugene Walter Ginetto, the waiter (as Walter Eugene)
- Ettore Mattia La catapulta
- Anna Saia Maria's friend
More from Paolo Cavara
More films directed by Paolo Cavara: La locandiera, Plot of Fear, Deaf Smith & Johnny Ears and The Wild Eye.
The Black Belly of the Tarantula Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Black Belly of the Tarantula.
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Black Belly of the Tarantula, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Black Belly of the Tarantula released?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula was released on August 12, 1971.
Who directed The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula was directed by Paolo Cavara.
More films by Paolo Cavara Who is in the cast of The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula stars Giancarlo Giannini as Inspector Tellini, Nino Vingelli as Inspector Di Giacomo and Stefania Sandrelli as Anna Tellini, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Black Belly of the Tarantula have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Belly of the Tarantula has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Black Belly of the Tarantula in?
The original language of The Black Belly of the Tarantula is Italian.
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