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6.5 / 10(55 votes)IMDbNR19701h 34mFrance, Italy, Spain

A Quiet Place to Kill

Paranoia

Synopsis

A race-car driver who's down on her luck is invited by her ex-husband's wife to stay at their plush villa. The two women form a bond, and it's not long before their mutual dislike for the husband culminates into a plan to kill him. As it turns out, though, they're not alone in plotting murder.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1973

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Umberto Lenzi
Screenplay & Story
Marcello Coscia, Rafael Romero Marchent, Marie Claire Solleville, Bruno Di Geronimo
Original Score
Gregorio García Segura
Original Title
Paranoia
Country of Origin
France, Italy, Spain
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Medusa Distribuzione, Tritone Cinematografica, Producciones Cinematográficas D.I.A., SNC

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Umberto Lenzi

Screenplay & Story

Marcello Coscia, Rafael Romero Marchent, Marie Claire Solleville, Bruno Di Geronimo

Original Score & Music

Gregorio García Segura

Director of Photography

Guglielmo Mancori

Film Editing

Enzo Alabiso, Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa

Producers

Salvatore Alabiso

Department Leadership Roster

Umberto Lenzi

Umberto Lenzi

Director

Marcello Coscia

Screenplay

Rafael Romero Marchent

Rafael Romero Marchent

Screenplay

Marie Claire Solleville

Screenplay

Wolfgang Burmann

Production Design

Salvatore Alabiso

Producer

Guglielmo Mancori

Director of Photography

Enzo Alabiso

Editor

Gregorio García Segura

Gregorio García Segura

Original Music Composer

Bruno Di Geronimo

Screenplay

Antonio Ramírez de Loaysa

Editor

Franco Bottari

Production Design

Giovanni Naitano

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Quiet Place to Kill.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Quiet Place to Kill

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

What is A Quiet Place to Kill about?

A race-car driver who's down on her luck is invited by her ex-husband's wife to stay at their plush villa. The two women form a bond, and it's not long before their mutual dislike for the husband culminates into a plan to kill him. As it turns out, though, they're not alone in plotting murder.

Who directed A Quiet Place to Kill?

A Quiet Place to Kill was directed by Umberto Lenzi.

Who stars in A Quiet Place to Kill?

The principal cast of A Quiet Place to Kill includes Carroll Baker, Jean Sorel, Alberto Dalbés, Anna Proclemer, Luis Dávila.

When was A Quiet Place to Kill released and how long is it?

A Quiet Place to Kill was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

Who composed the musical score for A Quiet Place to Kill?

The original motion picture soundtrack for A Quiet Place to Kill was composed by Gregorio García Segura.

What is the age rating and content advisory for A Quiet Place to Kill?

A Quiet Place to Kill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).