Nest of Vipers
Ritratto di borghesia in nero
“The story of an obsessed love...and the three destinies shaped by it.”
Synopsis
A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
Top Cast
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Ornella Muti
Elena Mazzarini
Senta Berger
Carla Richter
Capucine
Amalia Mazzarini
Christian Borromeo
Renato Richter
Stefano Patrizi
Mattia Morandi
Giuliana Calandra
Teacher
Paolo Bonacelli
Paolo Mazzarini
Maria Monti
Linda
Eros Pagni
Commissioner Franchetti
Mattia Sbragia
Edoardo Mazzarini
Giancarlo Sbragia
gerarca Maffei
Antonia Cancellieri
Suzanne Creese Bates
Raffaele Di Mario
Giancarlo Marinangeli
Giovanni Caenazzo
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$27K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonino Cervi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tonino Cervi, Cesare Frugoni, Goffredo Parise
- Original Score
- Vince Tempera
- Original Title
- Ritratto di borghesia in nero
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $27K
- Production Studios
- Mars Film Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonino Cervi
Tonino Cervi, Cesare Frugoni, Goffredo Parise, Roger Peyrefitte
Vince Tempera
Armando Nannuzzi
Nino Baragli
Piero La Mantia
Department Leadership Roster
Tonino Cervi
Director
Piero La Mantia
Producer
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Nino Baragli
Editor
Tonino Cervi
Screenplay
Cesare Frugoni
Screenplay
Goffredo Parise
Screenplay
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Vince Tempera
Original Music Composer
Wayne A. Finkelman
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nest of Vipers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nest of Vipers about?
A background of rising fascism in Venice in 1930s. A music-student, Matthias, mixes with the town's bourgeoisie and falls in love with a mature teacher, Carla, the mother of his friend Renato, and then with his young colleague, Elena.
Who directed Nest of Vipers?
Nest of Vipers was directed by Tonino Cervi.
Who stars in Nest of Vipers?
The principal cast of Nest of Vipers includes Ornella Muti, Senta Berger, Capucine, Christian Borromeo, Stefano Patrizi.
When was Nest of Vipers released and how long is it?
Nest of Vipers was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Nest of Vipers make at the box office?
Nest of Vipers grossed $27K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nest of Vipers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nest of Vipers was composed by Vince Tempera.
Is Nest of Vipers based on a book or true story?
Nest of Vipers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roger Peyrefitte".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nest of Vipers?
Nest of Vipers holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).