The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive
L'arma, l'ora, il movente
Synopsis
Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?
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Renzo Montagnani
Inspector Boito
Bedy Moratti
Orchidea Durantini
Eva Czemerys
Giulia Pisani
Salvatore Puntillo
Moriconi
Claudia Gravy
Sister Tarquinia
Alcira Harris
Arturo Trina
Ferruccio
Adolfo Belletti
Anselmo Barsetti - The Sacristan
Arnaldo Bellofiore
Francesco D'Adda
Pisani - Giulia's Husband
Filippo Pompa Marcelli
(as Filippo Marcelli)
Gina Mascetti
Mother Superior
Lorenzo Piani
Maurizio Bonuglia
Don Giorgio
Raniero Dorascenzi
Photographer (uncredited)
Pietro Innocenzi
Photographer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Mazzei
- Screenplay & Story
- Vinicio Marinucci, Bruno Di Geronimo, Mario Bianchi, Francesco Mazzei
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- L'arma, l'ora, il movente
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Julia Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Mazzei
Vinicio Marinucci, Bruno Di Geronimo, Mario Bianchi, Francesco Mazzei
Francesco De Masi
Alberto Gallitti
Department Leadership Roster
Francesco Mazzei
Director
Alberto Gallitti
Editor
Vinicio Marinucci
Screenplay
Bruno Di Geronimo
Screenplay
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Mario Bianchi
Screenplay
Francesco Mazzei
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive
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What is The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive about?
Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?
Who directed The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive?
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive was directed by Francesco Mazzei.
Who stars in The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive?
The principal cast of The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive includes Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys, Salvatore Puntillo, Claudia Gravy.
When was The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive released and how long is it?
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive was composed by Francesco De Masi.