Plot of Fear
E tanta paura
Synopsis
Plot of Fear tells the story of a decadent weekend party full of orgies and drugs on the outskirts of Milan. Inspector Lomenzo investigates a series of bizarre murders, each linked by the fact that pages from the German children’s book "Shock-Headed Peter" have been left at the scene of the crime. As the bodies pile up, Lomenzo is guided by a model and a surveillance expert to a decadent club frequented by the rich and powerful.
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Corinne Cléry
Jeanne
Michele Placido
Inspector Gaspare Lomenzo
Quinto Parmeggiani
Angelo Scanavini
Edoardo Faieta
Fulvio Colaianni
John Steiner
Hoffmann
Jacques Herlin
Pandolfi
Cecilia Polizzi
Woman at Villa Hoffmann
Greta Vayan
Laura Falconieri
Sarah Crespi
Rosa Catena
Enrico Oldoini
Lomenzo's Assistant
Tom Skerritt
Chief Inspector
Eli Wallach
Peter Struwwel
Giorgio Gargiullo
Eleonora Vivaldi
Guidarino Guidi
Enzo Robutti
Client with unfaithful wife
Mary Ruth League
Ruth
Susanna Radaelli
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Cavara
- Screenplay & Story
- Enrico Oldoini
- Original Score
- Daniele Patucchi
- Original Title
- E tanta paura
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Centro Produzioni Cinematografiche Città di Milano, G.P.E. Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Cavara
Enrico Oldoini, Paolo Cavara, Bernardino Zapponi
Daniele Patucchi
Franco Di Giacomo
Sergio Montanari
Ermanno Curti, Rodolfo Puttignani, Guy Luongo
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Cavara
Director
Enrico Oldoini
Screenplay
Sergio Montanari
Editor
Bernardino Zapponi
Writer
Ermanno Curti
Producer
Rodolfo Puttignani
Producer
Marisa Crimi
Costume Design
Guy Luongo
Producer
Franco Di Giacomo
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plot of Fear
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What is Plot of Fear about?
Plot of Fear tells the story of a decadent weekend party full of orgies and drugs on the outskirts of Milan. Inspector Lomenzo investigates a series of bizarre murders, each linked by the fact that pages from the German children’s book "Shock-Headed Peter" have been left at the scene of the crime. As the bodies pile up, Lomenzo is guided by a model and a surveillance expert to a decadent club frequented by the rich and powerful.
Who directed Plot of Fear?
Plot of Fear was directed by Paolo Cavara.
Who stars in Plot of Fear?
The principal cast of Plot of Fear includes Corinne Cléry, Michele Placido, Quinto Parmeggiani, Edoardo Faieta, John Steiner.
When was Plot of Fear released and how long is it?
Plot of Fear was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Plot of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plot of Fear was composed by Daniele Patucchi.