Sweets from a Stranger
Caramelle da uno sconosciuto
Synopsis
In Rome, a sadistic serial killer begins stalking and murdering sex workers, leaving the community terrified and the authorities struggling to stop the violence. After several attacks, four women—Lena, Angela, Nadine, and Stella—decide they can’t wait to be the next victims, and band together to protect each other and take a more active role in the search. As police pressure mounts and the women start digging for clues on their own, the hunt turns the city into a tense web of fear, rumors, and suspicion.
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Barbara De Rossi
Lena
Marina Suma
Angela
Athina Cenci
Nadine
Mara Venier
Stella
Laura Betti
Jolanda
Anny Papa
Monica
Gerardo Amato
il cliente e amante di Angela
Sabrina Ferilli
la prostituta romana
Maurizio Donadoni
ispettore Giusti
Anna Galiena
Isa
Lidia Broccolino
agente di polizia
Antonella Ponziani
prima vittima
Orsetta De Rossi
giornalista TV
Alessandra Bonarota
Claudia
Ilaria Cecchi
Valentina
Luciana Cirenei
Ciro Scalera
Marcella Tersigni
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Ferrini
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Giuseppini, Franco Ferrini
- Original Score
- Umberto Smaila
- Original Title
- Caramelle da uno sconosciuto
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Numero Uno Cinematografica, Reteitalia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Ferrini
Andrea Giuseppini, Franco Ferrini
Umberto Smaila
Giuseppe Bernardini
Franco Fraticelli
Claudio Bonivento
Department Leadership Roster
Franco Ferrini
Director
Claudio Bonivento
Producer
Franco Fraticelli
Editor
Enrica Biscossi
Costume Design
Andrea Giuseppini
Writer
Franco Ferrini
Writer
Giuseppe Bernardini
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweets from a Stranger
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What is Sweets from a Stranger about?
In Rome, a sadistic serial killer begins stalking and murdering sex workers, leaving the community terrified and the authorities struggling to stop the violence. After several attacks, four women—Lena, Angela, Nadine, and Stella—decide they can’t wait to be the next victims, and band together to protect each other and take a more active role in the search. As police pressure mounts and the women start digging for clues on their own, the hunt turns the city into a tense web of fear, rumors, and suspicion.
Who directed Sweets from a Stranger?
Sweets from a Stranger was directed by Franco Ferrini.
Who stars in Sweets from a Stranger?
The principal cast of Sweets from a Stranger includes Barbara De Rossi, Marina Suma, Athina Cenci, Mara Venier, Laura Betti.
When was Sweets from a Stranger released and how long is it?
Sweets from a Stranger was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweets from a Stranger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweets from a Stranger was composed by Umberto Smaila.