Don't Torture a Duckling
Non si sevizia un paperino
“A classic tale of the perverse from director Lucio Fulci.”
Synopsis
A reporter and a promiscuous young woman try to solve a series of child killings in a remote southern Italian town rife with superstition and a distrust of outsiders.
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Top Cast
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Florinda Bolkan
Maciara
Barbara Bouchet
Patrizia
Tomas Milian
Andrea Martelli
Irene Papas
Dona Aurelia Avallone
Marc Porel
Don Alberto Avallone
Georges Wilson
Francesco
Antonello Campodifiori
Police Lieutenant
Ugo D'Alessio
Captain Modesti
Virgilio Gazzolo
Police Commissioner
Vito Passeri
Giuseppe Barra
Rosalia Maggio
Mrs. Spriano - Michele's Mother
Andrea Aureli
Mr. Lo Cascio, Bruno's Father
Franco Balducci
Mr. Spriano, Michele's Father
John Bartha
Policeman (uncredited)
Duilio Cruciani
Mario (uncredited)
Linda Sini
Mrs. Lo Cascio, Bruno's Mother
Fausta Avelli
Malvina (uncredited)
Gianfranco Barra
Impallomeni (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio Fulci, Gianfranco Clerici, Roberto Gianviti
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Non si sevizia un paperino
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Medusa Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Fulci
Lucio Fulci, Gianfranco Clerici, Roberto Gianviti
Riz Ortolani
Sergio D'Offizi
Ornella Micheli
Renato Jaboni
Department Leadership Roster
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay
Gianfranco Clerici
Screenplay
Roberto Gianviti
Screenplay
Ornella Micheli
Editor
Lucio Fulci
Director
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Sergio D'Offizi
Director of Photography
Pier Luigi Basile
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don't Torture a Duckling
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What is Don't Torture a Duckling about?
A reporter and a promiscuous young woman try to solve a series of child killings in a remote southern Italian town rife with superstition and a distrust of outsiders.
Who directed Don't Torture a Duckling?
Don't Torture a Duckling was directed by Lucio Fulci.
Who stars in Don't Torture a Duckling?
The principal cast of Don't Torture a Duckling includes Florinda Bolkan, Barbara Bouchet, Tomas Milian, Irene Papas, Marc Porel.
When was Don't Torture a Duckling released and how long is it?
Don't Torture a Duckling was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Don't Torture a Duckling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Don't Torture a Duckling was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Don't Torture a Duckling?
Don't Torture a Duckling holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).