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5.2 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19701h 32mItaly

Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It

Uccidete il vitello grasso e arrostitelo

Synopsis

After many years of living abroad, a troubled young man returns home due to the death of his father (who he suspects was actually murdered). He attempts to untangle that mystery while still carrying an unhealthy obsession toward his mother, who committed suicide ten years ago. This obsession then draws in his attractive cousin and takes a sexual turn.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Salvatore Samperi
Screenplay & Story
Salvatore Samperi, Dacia Maraini
Original Score
Ennio Morricone
Original Title
Uccidete il vitello grasso e arrostitelo
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Mars Film Produzione, Prodigo Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Salvatore Samperi

Screenplay & Story

Salvatore Samperi, Dacia Maraini

Original Score & Music

Ennio Morricone

Director of Photography

Franco Di Giacomo

Film Editing

Franco Arcalli

Producers

Maurizio Lodi-Fè, Enzo Doria

Department Leadership Roster

Salvatore Samperi

Salvatore Samperi

Director

Maurizio Lodi-Fè

Producer

Gisella Longo

Production Design

Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone

Original Music Composer

Gisella Longo

Costume Design

Enzo Doria

Enzo Doria

Producer

Salvatore Samperi

Salvatore Samperi

Screenplay

Franco Arcalli

Franco Arcalli

Editor

Dacia Maraini

Dacia Maraini

Screenplay

Franco Di Giacomo

Franco Di Giacomo

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It about?

After many years of living abroad, a troubled young man returns home due to the death of his father (who he suspects was actually murdered). He attempts to untangle that mystery while still carrying an unhealthy obsession toward his mother, who committed suicide ten years ago. This obsession then draws in his attractive cousin and takes a sexual turn.

Who directed Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?

Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It was directed by Salvatore Samperi.

Who stars in Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?

The principal cast of Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It includes Jean Sorel, Marilù Tolo, Maurizio Degli Esposti, Gigi Ballista, Noris Fiorina.

When was Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It released and how long is it?

Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

Who composed the musical score for Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It was composed by Ennio Morricone.