Web of the Spider
Nella stretta morsa del ragno
“Based on Edgar Allan Poe's "Night of the Living Dead"”
Synopsis
Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allan Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer: Dracula in the Castle of Horror (1971)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-12
Top Cast
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Anthony Franciosa
Alan Foster
Michèle Mercier
Elisabeth Blackwood
Klaus Kinski
Edgar Allan Poe
Peter Carsten
Dr. Carmus
Silvano Tranquilli
William Perkins
Karin Field
Julia
Irina Maleeva
Elsie Perkins
Raf Baldassarre
Herbert
Enrico Osterman
Lord Thomas Blackwood
Marco Bonetti
Maurice
Vittorio Fanfoni
Carla Mancini
Romalı Perihan
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Margheriti
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruno Corbucci, Giovanni Grimaldi, Antonio Margheriti, Giovanni Addessi
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Nella stretta morsa del ragno
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Paris-Cannes Productions, Produzione D.C.7, Terra-Filmkunst
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Margheriti
Bruno Corbucci, Giovanni Grimaldi, Antonio Margheriti, Giovanni Addessi
Riz Ortolani
Guglielmo Mancori, Sandro Mancori
Otello Colangeli
Giovanni Addessi
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Margheriti
Director
Bruno Corbucci
Screenplay
Giovanni Grimaldi
Screenplay
Giovanni Addessi
Producer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Guglielmo Mancori
Director of Photography
Sandro Mancori
Director of Photography
Otello Colangeli
Editor
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Mario Giorsi
Costume Design
Antonio Margheriti
Screenplay
Giovanni Addessi
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Web of the Spider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Web of the Spider about?
Alan Foster, a professional American journalist, travels to London to meet with Edgar Allan Poe for an interview. While in London, Alan soon finds himself in the company of Lord Blackwood, and Alan accepts a bet to spend a night in his castle
Who directed Web of the Spider?
Web of the Spider was directed by Antonio Margheriti.
Who stars in Web of the Spider?
The principal cast of Web of the Spider includes Anthony Franciosa, Michèle Mercier, Klaus Kinski, Peter Carsten, Silvano Tranquilli.
When was Web of the Spider released and how long is it?
Web of the Spider was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Web of the Spider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Web of the Spider was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Web of the Spider?
Web of the Spider holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).