The Black Belly of the Tarantula
La tarantola dal ventre nero
“With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!”
Synopsis
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-22
Top Cast
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Giancarlo Giannini
Inspector Tellini
Claudine Auger
Laura
Barbara Bouchet
Maria Zani
Rossella Falk
Franca Valentino
Silvano Tranquilli
Paolo Zani
Annabella Incontrera
Mirta Ricci
Ezio Marano
Masseur
Barbara Bach
Jenny
Stefania Sandrelli
Anna Tellini
Giancarlo Prete
Mario
Anna Saia
Maria's friend
Nino Vingelli
Inspector Di Giacomo
Daniele Dublino
Entomologist
Giuseppe Fortis
Psychiatrist
Guerrino Crivello
Informer
Fulvio Mingozzi
Surgeon
Giorgio Dolfin
Policeman
Carla Mancini
Client at beauty parlor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Cavara
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucile Laks
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- La tarantola dal ventre nero
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Cavara
Lucile Laks, Marcello Danon
Ennio Morricone
Marcello Gatti
Mario Morra
Marcello Danon
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Cavara
Director
Lucile Laks
Screenplay
Marcello Danon
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
Mario Morra
Editor
Fiorella Gaetano
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Belly of the Tarantula
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What is The Black Belly of the Tarantula about?
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
Who directed The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula was directed by Paolo Cavara.
Who stars in The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The principal cast of The Black Belly of the Tarantula includes Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet, Rossella Falk, Silvano Tranquilli.
When was The Black Belly of the Tarantula released and how long is it?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Belly of the Tarantula was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
The Black Belly of the Tarantula holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).