Smile Before Death
Il sorriso della iena
Synopsis
After the death of her mother under strange circumstances, a teenage girl quickly begins to suspect that her recently widowed stepfather may be involved.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Silvio Amadio
- Screenplay & Story
- Franz, Francesco Di Dio, Francesco Merli
- Original Score
- Roberto Pregadio
- Original Title
- Il sorriso della iena
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Condor International Productions, DIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Silvio Amadio
Franz, Francesco Di Dio, Francesco Merli
Roberto Pregadio
Silvano Ippoliti
Francesco Bertuccioli
Department Leadership Roster
Silvio Amadio
Director
Franz
Writer
Roberto Pregadio
Original Music Composer
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Francesco Di Dio
Writer
Francesco Bertuccioli
Editor
Paola Siciliani Watts
Costume Design
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smile Before Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smile Before Death about?
After the death of her mother under strange circumstances, a teenage girl quickly begins to suspect that her recently widowed stepfather may be involved.
Who directed Smile Before Death?
Smile Before Death was directed by Silvio Amadio.
Who stars in Smile Before Death?
The principal cast of Smile Before Death includes Jenny Tamburi, Silvano Tranquilli, Rosalba Neri, Hiram Keller, Dana Ghia.
When was Smile Before Death released and how long is it?
Smile Before Death was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Smile Before Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smile Before Death was composed by Roberto Pregadio.