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4.2 / 10(184 votes)IMDbR20101h 32m$50K Worldwide GrossItaly, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America

Giallo

“To Catch a Killer, You Must Think Like a Killer!”

Synopsis

In Italy, a woman fears her sister has been kidnapped; Inspector Enzo Avolfi fears it's worse. They team up to rescue her from a sadistic killer known only as Yellow.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Giallo (2009) Trailer

Type: Trailer • Published 2010-10-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Edinburgh International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

March 13, 2010

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 6, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0x ROI)

Production Budget

$14M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$50K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0x

-$13.9M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $14MWorldwide: $50K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Dario Argento
Screenplay & Story
Sean Keller, Jim Agnew, Dario Argento
Original Score
Marco Werba
Original Title
Giallo
Country of Origin
Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian, Japanese
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Budget
$14M
Worldwide Gross
$50K
Production Studios
Giallo Production, Hannibal Pictures, Media Films, Footprint Investment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Dario Argento

Screenplay & Story

Sean Keller, Jim Agnew, Dario Argento

Original Score & Music

Marco Werba

Director of Photography

Frederic Fasano

Producers

Richard Rionda Del Castro, Rafael Primorac, Nesim Hason, Lisa Lambert, Adrien Brody

Department Leadership Roster

Sean Keller

Screenplay

Richard Rionda Del Castro

Producer

Jim Agnew

Jim Agnew

Screenplay

Dario Argento

Dario Argento

Director

Rafael Primorac

Producer

Dario Argento

Dario Argento

Screenplay

Frederic Fasano

Director of Photography

Stefania Svizzeretto

Costume Design

Marco Werba

Original Music Composer

Francesco Petrazzi

Stunt Coordinator

Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody

Producer

Emanuele Romano

Emanuele Romano

Stunt Coordinator

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Giallo.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Giallo

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Giallo about?

In Italy, a woman fears her sister has been kidnapped; Inspector Enzo Avolfi fears it's worse. They team up to rescue her from a sadistic killer known only as Yellow.

Who directed Giallo?

Giallo was directed by Dario Argento.

Who stars in Giallo?

The principal cast of Giallo includes Adrien Brody, Emmanuelle Seigner, Elsa Pataky, Robert Miano, Valentina Izumi.

When was Giallo released and how long is it?

Giallo was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.

What was the box office and production budget of Giallo?

Giallo had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $50K at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Giallo?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Giallo was composed by Marco Werba.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Giallo?

Giallo 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.).