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The Crimes of the Black Cat (1972): Cast

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The Crimes of the Black Cat is a 1972 mystery thriller directed by Sergio Pastore, starring Sylva Koscina as Françoise Ballais, Umberto Raho and Giacomo Rossi Stuart. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Crimes of the Black Cat (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Sergio Pastore
Genres
Thriller , Mystery , Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Crimes of the Black Cat About?

The premise of The Crimes of the Black Cat without spoilers.

In Copenhagen, a blind pianist hunts the culprit in string of murders, each linked by the presence of a yellow shawl and a black cat.

The Crimes of the Black Cat Themes & Keywords

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  • giallo
  • marutti ambassador cigarettes
  • mother in law son in law sex
  • mistaking identity of sex partner
  • fornication
  • black cat
  • woman murders a woman
  • murderess
  • cityscape panorama
  • facial scar
  • fashion designer
  • juke box
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  • close up of eyes
  • mannequin
  • female topless nudity
  • fashion model
  • dark room
  • developing a photograph
  • photographed having sex
  • throat cut
  • stabbed multiple times
  • discovering a dead body
  • alibi
  • parrot
  • pet store
  • animal in a cage
  • butterfly collection
  • glass syringe
  • hit by a subway
  • severed cat head
  • newspaper headline
  • cat in a basket
  • breast slashed
  • shawl
  • animal attack
  • female in a shower
  • female star appears nude
  • woman wrapped in a towel
  • phone line cut
  • hanged by the neck
  • conveyor belt
  • straight razor
  • close up of breasts
  • reel to reel tape recorder
  • burn scar
  • face slashed
  • crashing through a window
  • slashed repeatedly
  • looking at oneself in a mirror
  • woman changes clothes
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Cast & crew

The Crimes of the Black Cat Cast & Characters

Sylva Koscina leads the cast as Françoise Ballais, with Umberto Raho as Burton and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Victor Morgan. Directed by Sergio Pastore; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sergio Pastore

One more film directed by Sergio Pastore: Delitti.

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Videos

The Crimes of the Black Cat Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Crimes of the Black Cat.

Crimes of the Black Cat (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Details

The Crimes of the Black Cat Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Seven Shawls of Yellow Silk” and “7 scialli di seta gialla”.

Also known as
  • Seven Shawls of Yellow Silk
  • 7 scialli di seta gialla
  • Les Sept Châles de soie jaune
  • 黑猫
  • Zbrodnie czarnego kota
  • 悪魔の性・全裸美女惨殺の謎

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The Crimes of the Black Cat FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Crimes of the Black Cat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Crimes of the Black Cat?

The Crimes of the Black Cat runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Crimes of the Black Cat released?

The Crimes of the Black Cat was released on August 12, 1972.

Who directed The Crimes of the Black Cat?

The Crimes of the Black Cat was directed by Sergio Pastore.

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Who is in the cast of The Crimes of the Black Cat?

The Crimes of the Black Cat stars Sylva Koscina as Françoise Ballais, Umberto Raho as Burton and Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Victor Morgan, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Crimes of the Black Cat have a post-credit scene?

No. The Crimes of the Black Cat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Crimes of the Black Cat in?

The original language of The Crimes of the Black Cat is Italian.

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