Suspiria
“Do You Know Anything About Witches?”
Synopsis
An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.
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Suspiria - 4K Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-01
Top Cast
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Jessica Harper
Suzy Bannion
Stefania Casini
Sara Simms
Flavio Bucci
Daniel
Miguel Bosé
Mark
Barbara Magnolfi
Olga Ivanova
Susanna Javicoli
Sonia
Eva Axén
Pat Hingle
Rudolf Schündler
Prof. Milius
Udo Kier
Dr. Frank Mandel
Alida Valli
Miss Tanner
Joan Bennett
Madame Blanc
Margherita Horowitz
Teacher
Jacopo Mariani
Albert
Fulvio Mingozzi
Taxi Driver
Franca Scagnetti
Cook
Renato Scarpa
Prof. Verdegast
Serafina Scorceletti
2nd Cook
Giuseppe Transocchi
Pavlo
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 10, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dario Argento
- Screenplay & Story
- Daria Nicolodi, Dario Argento
- Original Score
- Dario Argento, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli, Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti
- Original Title
- Suspiria
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Latin, German, French
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.9M
- Production Studios
- Seda Spettacoli
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dario Argento
Daria Nicolodi, Dario Argento, Thomas De Quincey
Dario Argento, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli, Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti
Luciano Tovoli
Franco Fraticelli
Claudio Argento, Salvatore Argento
Department Leadership Roster
Dario Argento
Original Music Composer
Daria Nicolodi
Screenplay
Luciano Tovoli
Director of Photography
Massimo Morante
Original Music Composer
Fabio Pignatelli
Original Music Composer
Dario Argento
Director
Claudio Argento
Producer
Agostino Marangolo
Original Music Composer
Dario Argento
Screenplay
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Claudio Simonetti
Original Music Composer
Giuseppe Bassan
Production Design
Pierangelo Cicoletti
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suspiria
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suspiria about?
An American newcomer to a prestigious German ballet academy comes to realize that the school is a front for something sinister amid a series of grisly murders.
Who directed Suspiria?
Suspiria was directed by Dario Argento.
Who stars in Suspiria?
The principal cast of Suspiria includes Jessica Harper, Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Barbara Magnolfi.
When was Suspiria released and how long is it?
Suspiria was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Suspiria make at the box office?
Suspiria grossed $2.9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Suspiria?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suspiria was composed by Dario Argento, Massimo Morante, Fabio Pignatelli, Agostino Marangolo, Claudio Simonetti.
Is Suspiria based on a book or true story?
Suspiria is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas De Quincey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Suspiria?
Suspiria holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).