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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981): Cast

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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die is a 1981 documentary directed by Philo Bregstein, starring Pier Paolo Pasolini, Alberto Moravia and Laura Betti. It runs 1 hour.

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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Philo Bregstein
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Italian
Studio
VARA
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die About?

The premise of Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die without spoilers.

Philo Bregstein’s documentary surveys Pier Paolo Pasolini’s life and art, from his family roots, teaching, moving to Rome, arrests, poetry and cinema to his 1975 murder. Interviews with Alberto Moravia and Laura Betti are intercut with readings of Pasolini’s poems and clips from his films—The Gospel According to St. Matthew—to show his evolving ideas. Bregstein argues Pasolini was lynched.

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to pier paolo pasolini
  • interview
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  • poetry
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  • male frontal nudity
  • gay interest
  • murder
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Cast & crew

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die Cast

Pier Paolo Pasolini leads the cast, with Alberto Moravia and Laura Betti. Directed by Philo Bregstein; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die Also Known As

Also known as “说真话者必死”.

Also known as
  • 说真话者必死

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Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die?

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die released?

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die was released on February 28, 1981.

Who directed Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die?

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die was directed by Philo Bregstein.

Who is in the cast of Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die?

Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die stars Pier Paolo Pasolini, Alberto Moravia and Laura Betti, among 6 credited actors.

Does Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die have a post-credit scene?

No. Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die in?

The original language of Whoever Says the Truth Shall Die is Italian.

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