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5.5 / 10(14 votes)IMDbR19711h 36mItaly, Spain

Marta

“Look at her and want to love her... Love her and want to kill her!”

Synopsis

A wealthy landowner haunted by the spectre of his dead mother has a fling with a beautiful fugitive who bears a striking resemblance to his missing wife, who may have been murdered.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1974

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
José Antonio Nieves Conde
Screenplay & Story
Tito Carpi, José Antonio Nieves Conde, Ricardo López Aranda, Juan José Alonso Millán
Original Score
Piero Piccioni
Original Title
Marta
Country of Origin
Italy, Spain
Spoken Languages
English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 36m
Production Studios
Atlántida Films, Cinemar

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

José Antonio Nieves Conde

Screenplay & Story

Tito Carpi, José Antonio Nieves Conde, Ricardo López Aranda, Juan José Alonso Millán

Original Score & Music

Piero Piccioni

Director of Photography

Ennio Guarnieri

Film Editing

María Luisa Soriano

Producers

José Frade

Department Leadership Roster

Piero Piccioni

Piero Piccioni

Original Music Composer

José Antonio Nieves Conde

José Antonio Nieves Conde

Director

María Luisa Soriano

Editor

Ennio Guarnieri

Ennio Guarnieri

Director of Photography

José Frade

José Frade

Producer

Tito Carpi

Screenplay

José Antonio Nieves Conde

José Antonio Nieves Conde

Screenplay

Ricardo López Aranda

Screenplay

Juan José Alonso Millán

Screenplay

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

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Marta.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marta

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

What is Marta about?

A wealthy landowner haunted by the spectre of his dead mother has a fling with a beautiful fugitive who bears a striking resemblance to his missing wife, who may have been murdered.

Who directed Marta?

Marta was directed by José Antonio Nieves Conde.

Who stars in Marta?

The principal cast of Marta includes Marisa Mell, Stephen Boyd, Jesús Puente, George Rigaud, Howard Ross.

When was Marta released and how long is it?

Marta was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.

Who composed the musical score for Marta?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Marta was composed by Piero Piccioni.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Marta?

Marta holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).