Death Carries a Cane
Passi di danza su una lama di rasoio
“Screaming can't save you from his steely blade.”
Synopsis
Kitty, a photographer living in Rome, witnesses the murder of a young woman at the hands of a razor-wielding black-gloved killer. Kitty and her fiancé Alberto go to the police, only to learn that two other witnesses to the crime have been slashed to death.
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Death Carries a Cane • 1973 • Theatrical Trailer (German)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-22
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Robert Hoffmann
Alberto Morosini
Nieves Navarro
Kitty
George Martin
Inspector Merughi
Anuska Borova
Lidia Arrighi & Silvia Arrighi
Simón Andreu
Marco
Anna Liberati
Secretary at dance academy
Rosita Torosh
Nina Ferretti
Cristina Tamborra
Magda Hopkins
Nerina Montagnani
Marta
Orlando Baralla
Generale
Gianni Pulone
Fireman
Sal Borgese
Asdrubale Magno
Rodolfo Lolli
Lolli - the Inspector's assistant
Serafino Profumo
(Credit Only)
Carlo Carli
Photographer
Gianni Antinori
Photographer (uncredited)
Adriana Bruno
Fireman's Wife (uncredited)
Augusto Funari
Ragazzo Nel Parco (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurizio Pradeaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Arpad De Riso, Alfonso Balcázar, George Martin, Maurizio Pradeaux
- Original Score
- Roberto Pregadio
- Original Title
- Passi di danza su una lama di rasoio
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Società Europea Films Internazionali Cinematografica (SEFI), Balcázar
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurizio Pradeaux
Arpad De Riso, Alfonso Balcázar, George Martin, Maurizio Pradeaux
Roberto Pregadio
Jaime Deu Casas
Eugenio Alabiso
Department Leadership Roster
Maurizio Pradeaux
Director
Arpad De Riso
Writer
Alfonso Balcázar
Writer
George Martin
Writer
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Maurizio Pradeaux
Writer
Roberto Pregadio
Original Music Composer
Jaime Deu Casas
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Death Carries a Cane
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What is Death Carries a Cane about?
Kitty, a photographer living in Rome, witnesses the murder of a young woman at the hands of a razor-wielding black-gloved killer. Kitty and her fiancé Alberto go to the police, only to learn that two other witnesses to the crime have been slashed to death.
Who directed Death Carries a Cane?
Death Carries a Cane was directed by Maurizio Pradeaux.
Who stars in Death Carries a Cane?
The principal cast of Death Carries a Cane includes Robert Hoffmann, Nieves Navarro, George Martin, Anuska Borova, Simón Andreu.
When was Death Carries a Cane released and how long is it?
Death Carries a Cane was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Death Carries a Cane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death Carries a Cane was composed by Roberto Pregadio.