The Night Child
Il medaglione insanguinato (Perche?!)
“Keep telling yourself: "She's not just a child"...”
Synopsis
The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.
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NIGHT CHILD (1975) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-12-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Massimo Dallamano
- Screenplay & Story
- Laura Toscano, Massimo Dallamano, Franco Marotta
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- Il medaglione insanguinato (Perche?!)
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Magdalena Produzione, Italian International Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Massimo Dallamano
Laura Toscano, Massimo Dallamano, Franco Marotta
Stelvio Cipriani
Franco Delli Colli
William Reich, Fulvio Lucisano
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Toscano
Writer
Massimo Dallamano
Writer
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Music Composer
Franco Marotta
Writer
William Reich
Producer
Massimo Dallamano
Director
Fulvio Lucisano
Producer
Franco Delli Colli
Director of Photography
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Night Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Night Child about?
The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.
Who directed The Night Child?
The Night Child was directed by Massimo Dallamano.
Who stars in The Night Child?
The principal cast of The Night Child includes Richard Johnson, Joanna Cassidy, Ida Galli, Edmund Purdom, Nicoletta Elmi.
When was The Night Child released and how long is it?
The Night Child was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Night Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Night Child was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Night Child?
The Night Child holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).