Beware the Black Widow
“It smashes the dirty business of call girls, drugs, burlesque & the killers!”
Synopsis
Previously lost proto-slasher involving Mafia members bumped off by a black-clad, veiled "Black Widow" within the New York City underworld, as seen by newspapermen sifting through a cast of prostitutes and thugs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Crane
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter M. Berger
- Original Score
- Larry Crane
- Original Title
- Beware the Black Widow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Nadir Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Crane
Walter M. Berger
Larry Crane
Glen Richard Tracy
Joe Karpisek, Glen Richard Tracy
Larry Crane
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Karpisek
Editor
Glen Richard Tracy
Director of Photography
Larry Crane
Director
Walter M. Berger
Writer
Larry Crane
Producer
Larry Crane
Original Music Composer
Glen Richard Tracy
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beware the Black Widow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beware the Black Widow about?
Previously lost proto-slasher involving Mafia members bumped off by a black-clad, veiled "Black Widow" within the New York City underworld, as seen by newspapermen sifting through a cast of prostitutes and thugs.
Who directed Beware the Black Widow?
Beware the Black Widow was directed by Larry Crane.
Who stars in Beware the Black Widow?
The principal cast of Beware the Black Widow includes Uta Erickson, Sharon Kent, John Damon, Luke St. Clair, Dean Larents.
When was Beware the Black Widow released and how long is it?
Beware the Black Widow was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Beware the Black Widow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beware the Black Widow was composed by Larry Crane.