The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974): Cast & Plot
The Perfume of the Lady in Black is a 1974 mystery horror film directed by Francesco Barilli, starring Mimsy Farmer as Silvia Hacherman, Maurizio Bonuglia and Jho Jhenkins. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Francesco Barilli
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Euro International Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Perfume of the Lady in Black About?
The premise of The Perfume of the Lady in Black without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sylvia, an industrial scientist, is troubled by strange hallucinations related to the tragic suicide of her mother.
The Perfume of the Lady in Black Cast & Characters
Mimsy Farmer leads the cast as Silvia Hacherman, with Maurizio Bonuglia as Roberto and Jho Jhenkins as Andy. Directed by Francesco Barilli; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Francesco Barilli
- Mimsy Farmer as Silvia Hacherman
- Maurizio Bonuglia as Roberto
- Jho Jhenkins as Andy
- Renata Zamengo as Marta - Silvia's Mother
Also Starring in The Perfume of the Lady in Black
· 13 more- Donna Jordan Francesca Vincenzi
- Mario Scaccia Signor Rossetti
- Niké Arrighi Orchidea
- Orazio Orlando Nicola
- Carla Mancini Elisabetta
- Luigi Antonio Guerra Chemical Worker
- Lara Wendel Young Silvia (as Daniela Barnes)
- Aldo Valletti Man of the Sect (uncredited)
- Ugo Ballester Cannibal (uncredited)
- Aleka Paizi Signorina Cardini (as Alexandra Paizi)
- Ugo Carboni Man of the Sect
- Gabriele Bentivoglio Shop's boy
- Roberta Cadringher The Antique Dealer
More from Francesco Barilli
One more film directed by Francesco Barilli: Hotel Fear.
The Perfume of the Lady in Black Plot Summary
What happens in The Perfume of the Lady in Black from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Silvia Hacherman, [Mimsy Farmer], is a successful manager at a chemical laboratory in Rome. Accompanied by her boyfriend, Roberto, [Maurizio Bonuglia], she visits Afro-Italian friends, including Andy, [Jho Jhenkins], a university professor who speaks frankly about Africa’s traditions of witchcraft, black magic, and human sacrifice. He also reveals that even in his country there are cults that pick off unknowing victims, driving them to madness before they die. Soon after this unsettling conversation, Silvia begins to experience a troubling flood of visions and repressed memories that blur the line between memory and perception.
Full summary
The whole story of The Perfume of the Lady in Black, scene by scene
The Perfume of the Lady in Black Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
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What is the name of the protagonist played by Mimsy Farmer?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “O Perfume da Senhora de Negro” and “O Perfume da Senhora de Preto”.
- Also known as
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- O Perfume da Senhora de Negro
- O Perfume da Senhora de Preto
- Le Parfum de la Dame en Noir
- To aroma tis gynaikas me ta mavra
- Poseídas del demonio (el perfume de la señora de negro)
- Аромат дамы в черном
- 黑衣女人的香水
- Das Parfüm der Dame in Schwarz
- Hölgy feketében parfümje
- Парфуми дами в чорному
- 더 퍼퓸 오브 더 레이디 인 블랙
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The Perfume of the Lady in Black FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Perfume of the Lady in Black, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Perfume of the Lady in Black released?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black was released on March 29, 1974.
Who directed The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black was directed by Francesco Barilli.
More films by Francesco Barilli Who is in the cast of The Perfume of the Lady in Black?
The Perfume of the Lady in Black stars Mimsy Farmer as Silvia Hacherman, Maurizio Bonuglia as Roberto and Jho Jhenkins as Andy, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Perfume of the Lady in Black have a post-credit scene?
No. The Perfume of the Lady in Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Perfume of the Lady in Black in?
The original language of The Perfume of the Lady in Black is Italian.
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