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The French Sex Murders (1972): Cast

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The French Sex Murders is a 1972 mystery horror film directed by Ferdinando Merighi, starring Howard Vernon as Professor Waldemar, Gordon Mitchell and Rosalba Neri. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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The French Sex Murders (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Genres
Mystery , Horror
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The French Sex Murders About?

The premise of The French Sex Murders without spoilers.

When a French prostitute is found murdered, one of her regular clients is arrested, tried and convicted, receiving a death sentence that ends when he dies during a high‑speed chase while trying to escape custody. Afterwards, each witness who testified against him is systematically killed by a mysterious figure wearing black gloves.

The French Sex Murders Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • missionary sex position
  • sex scene
  • dead nude male
  • nudity
  • sex killer
  • female pubic hair
  • giallo thriller
  • exhibitionism
  • female nudity
+38 more
  • giallo
  • psychotronic film
  • man and woman have sex in a bed
  • nude corpse
  • dead man in a bathtub
  • murder
  • female rear nudity
  • mysterious murderer
  • serial murder
  • fall from the eiffel tower
  • maison collette
  • dancing
  • man wears a red bra and panties
  • brothel
  • bloody necklace
  • one breast exposed
  • photographic negative scene
  • attacked from behind
  • riding a motorcycle
  • female singer
  • medical laboratory
  • centrifuge
  • monocular microscope
  • greyhound dog
  • repeated murder scene
  • hit with a lamp
  • throat cut
  • sword
  • stabbed multiple times
  • discovering a dead body
  • man slaps a woman
  • female full frontal nudity
  • escape
  • switchblade
  • extreme close up
  • pipe smoking
  • tarot cards
  • cigar smoking
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Cast & crew

The French Sex Murders Cast & Characters

Howard Vernon leads the cast as Professor Waldemar, with Gordon Mitchell as Man in nightclub and Rosalba Neri as Marianne. Directed by Ferdinando Merighi; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The French Sex Murders

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Details

The French Sex Murders Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Der Ripper kommt auf leisen Sohlen” and “Maison de rendez-vous”.

Also known as
  • Der Ripper kommt auf leisen Sohlen
  • Maison de rendez-vous
  • Meurtre dans la 17e avenue
  • La brigada del inspector Bogart
  • House of Rendezvous
  • The Bogey Man and the French Murders
  • Das Auge des Bösen
  • Meurtre dans la 17ème avenue
  • 法国性谋杀

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The French Sex Murders FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The French Sex Murders, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The French Sex Murders?

The French Sex Murders runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was The French Sex Murders released?

The French Sex Murders was released on June 15, 1972.

Who directed The French Sex Murders?

The French Sex Murders was directed by Ferdinando Merighi.

Who is in the cast of The French Sex Murders?

The French Sex Murders stars Howard Vernon as Professor Waldemar, Gordon Mitchell as Man in nightclub and Rosalba Neri as Marianne, among 21 credited actors.

Does The French Sex Murders have a post-credit scene?

No. The French Sex Murders has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The French Sex Murders in?

The original language of The French Sex Murders is Italian.

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