The Spider's Stratagem
Strategia del ragno
Synopsis
A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 5, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Screenplay & Story
- Marilù Parolini, Eduardo de Gregorio, Bernardo Bertolucci
- Original Title
- Strategia del ragno
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Red Film, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernardo Bertolucci
Marilù Parolini, Eduardo de Gregorio, Bernardo Bertolucci, Jorge Luis Borges
Vittorio Storaro, Franco Di Giacomo
Roberto Perpignani
Giovanni Bertolucci
Department Leadership Roster
Bernardo Bertolucci
Director
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Maria Paola Maino
Costume Design
Giovanni Bertolucci
Producer
Franco Di Giacomo
Director of Photography
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Maria Paola Maino
Production Design
Marilù Parolini
Screenplay
Eduardo de Gregorio
Screenplay
Bernardo Bertolucci
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spider's Stratagem
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What is The Spider's Stratagem about?
A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.
Who directed The Spider's Stratagem?
The Spider's Stratagem was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
Who stars in The Spider's Stratagem?
The principal cast of The Spider's Stratagem includes Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli, Pippo Campanini, Franco Giovanelli, Tino Scotti.
When was The Spider's Stratagem released and how long is it?
The Spider's Stratagem was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Spider's Stratagem?
The Spider's Stratagem holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).