
Passport for a Corpse
Lasciapassare per il morto
Synopsis
When a robbery goes wrong the only survivor tries to smuggle himself across the border by hiding in a coffin. When he gets out of the coffin he finds himself locked in a morgue freezer with three dead bodies. While trying to escape the morgue and his isolation he slowly starts going mad and hallucinating. Throughout the film he is haunted or menaced by a woman who may or may not be real. Unique and strange film that gets more and more weird as it goes along.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Mario Gariazzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlo Ferrero, Mario Gariazzo, Gennard Arendo
- Original Score
- Marcello Giombini
- Original Title
- Lasciapassare per il morto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Antonelliana Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Gariazzo
Carlo Ferrero, Mario Gariazzo, Gennard Arendo
Marcello Giombini
Claudio Racca
Otello Colangeli
Aldo Calosso
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Ferrero
Writer
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Mario Gariazzo
Director
Claudio Racca
Director of Photography
Mario Gariazzo
Writer
Gennard Arendo
Writer
Aldo Calosso
Producer
Marcello Giombini
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Passport for a Corpse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Passport for a Corpse about?
When a robbery goes wrong the only survivor tries to smuggle himself across the border by hiding in a coffin. When he gets out of the coffin he finds himself locked in a morgue freezer with three dead bodies. While trying to escape the morgue and his isolation he slowly starts going mad and hallucinating. Throughout the film he is haunted or menaced by a woman who may or may not be real. Unique and strange film that gets more and more weird as it goes along.
Who directed Passport for a Corpse?
Passport for a Corpse was directed by Mario Gariazzo.
Who stars in Passport for a Corpse?
The principal cast of Passport for a Corpse includes Alberto Lupo, Hélène Chanel, Linda Christian, Erno Crisa, Piero Lulli.
When was Passport for a Corpse released and how long is it?
Passport for a Corpse was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Passport for a Corpse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Passport for a Corpse was composed by Marcello Giombini.




















