A Bay of Blood
Ecologia del delitto
“They came to play, they stayed to die.”
Synopsis
An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.
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Claudine Auger
Renata Donati
Luigi Pistilli
Alberto / Albert
Claudio Camaso
Simone / Simon
Anna Maria Rosati
Laura
Chris Avram
Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura
Leopoldo Trieste
Paolo Fosatti / Paul Fosatti
Laura Betti
Anna Fossati
Brigitte Skay
Louise / Brunhilde
Isa Miranda
Countess Federica Donati
Paola Montenero
Sylvie / Denise
Nicoletta Elmi
Renata and Albert's Daughter (uncredited)
Renato Cestiè
Renata and Albert's Son (uncredited)
Roberto Bonanni
Roberto / Bobby
Giovanni Nuvoletti
Count Filippo Donati
Guido De Carli
Luca / Duke
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 3, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 28, 2013
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mario Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Giuseppe Zaccariello, Mario Bava, Filippo Ottoni
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- Ecologia del delitto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Nuova Linea Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mario Bava
Giuseppe Zaccariello, Mario Bava, Filippo Ottoni, Gene Luotto, Dardano Sacchetti, Gianfranco Barberi
Stelvio Cipriani
Mario Bava
Carlo Reali
Giuseppe Zaccariello, Alfredo Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Music Composer
Mario Bava
Director of Photography
Carlo Reali
Editor
Giuseppe Zaccariello
Producer
Mario Bava
Director
Sergio Canevari
Production Design
Enrico Sabbatini
Costume Design
Giuseppe Zaccariello
Screenplay
Mario Bava
Screenplay
Filippo Ottoni
Screenplay
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bay of Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bay of Blood about?
An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.
Who directed A Bay of Blood?
A Bay of Blood was directed by Mario Bava.
Who stars in A Bay of Blood?
The principal cast of A Bay of Blood includes Claudine Auger, Luigi Pistilli, Claudio Camaso, Anna Maria Rosati, Chris Avram.
When was A Bay of Blood released and how long is it?
A Bay of Blood was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for A Bay of Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bay of Blood was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bay of Blood?
A Bay of Blood holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).