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4.9 / 10(14 votes)IMDb19721h 28mSpain, Italy

The Two Faces of Fear

Coartada en disco rojo

Synopsis

Doctor Miguel Azzini is found shot dead dead. The police suspect his colleagues: Elena Carli, his former mistress and owner of the clinic where he worked; Roberto Carli, her surgeon husband; Doctor Paula Lombardo, Roberto's mistress; and the clinic's administrator. Inspector Nardi discovers that Elena has a heart condition and had offered Miguel an increased sharehold in the clinic in order to dissuade him from leaving for another post. Elena's heart condition is worsened by the relentless police scrutiny and by her suspicion that Roberto is the murderer. She has to be rushed into hospital and is even more alarmed when Roberto prepares to operate...

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tulio Demicheli
Screenplay & Story
Mario Di Nardo, Pedro Mario Herrero
Original Score
Franco Micalizzi
Original Title
Coartada en disco rojo
Country of Origin
Spain, Italy
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Studios
Tecisa Film, B.R.C. Produzione Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tulio Demicheli

Screenplay & Story

Mario Di Nardo, Pedro Mario Herrero

Original Score & Music

Franco Micalizzi

Director of Photography

Manuel Rojas

Film Editing

Ángel Serrano

Producers

José Gutiérrez Maesso

Department Leadership Roster

Mario Di Nardo

Screenplay

Pedro Mario Herrero

Screenplay

José Gutiérrez Maesso

Producer

Tulio Demicheli

Tulio Demicheli

Director

Franco Micalizzi

Franco Micalizzi

Original Music Composer

Ángel Serrano

Editor

Manuel Rojas

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Two Faces of Fear.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Two Faces of Fear

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

What is The Two Faces of Fear about?

Doctor Miguel Azzini is found shot dead dead. The police suspect his colleagues: Elena Carli, his former mistress and owner of the clinic where he worked; Roberto Carli, her surgeon husband; Doctor Paula Lombardo, Roberto's mistress; and the clinic's administrator. Inspector Nardi discovers that Elena has a heart condition and had offered Miguel an increased sharehold in the clinic in order to dissuade him from leaving for another post. Elena's heart condition is worsened by the relentless police scrutiny and by her suspicion that Roberto is the murderer. She has to be rushed into hospital and is even more alarmed when Roberto prepares to operate...

Who directed The Two Faces of Fear?

The Two Faces of Fear was directed by Tulio Demicheli.

Who stars in The Two Faces of Fear?

The principal cast of The Two Faces of Fear includes George Hilton, Fernando Rey, Luciana Paluzzi, Anita Strindberg, Manuel Zarzo.

When was The Two Faces of Fear released and how long is it?

The Two Faces of Fear was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for The Two Faces of Fear?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Two Faces of Fear was composed by Franco Micalizzi.