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6.1 / 10(29 votes)IMDbR19701h 38mItaly

The Weekend Murders

Concerto per pistola solista

“This is where they found the first body. You'll never believe where they found the others!”

Synopsis

An aristocratic English family gather for the reading of their father's will. The family are dismayed to find that everything has been left to Barbara, the deceased's favourite daughter. The butler is soon found stabbed to death and Sergeant Thorpe, the local bobby, telephones Scotland Yard for assistance. Inspector Grey arrives and he and Barbara narrowly escape being shot. Cousin Ted and his wife Pauline are both killed. Sergeant Thorpe recalls some photos which Ted asked to have developed...

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 7, 1972

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michele Lupo
Screenplay & Story
Sergio Donati, Massimo Felisatti, Fabio Pittorru
Original Score
Francesco De Masi
Original Title
Concerto per pistola solista
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
Juppiter Generale Cinematografica

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michele Lupo

Screenplay & Story

Sergio Donati, Massimo Felisatti, Fabio Pittorru

Original Score & Music

Francesco De Masi

Director of Photography

Guglielmo Mancori

Film Editing

Vincenzo Tomassi

Producers

Antonio Mazza, Franco Committeri, Federica Ippolito

Department Leadership Roster

Michele Lupo

Michele Lupo

Director

Sergio Donati

Screenplay

Massimo Felisatti

Screenplay

Fabio Pittorru

Screenplay

Francesco De Masi

Francesco De Masi

Original Music Composer

Vincenzo Tomassi

Editor

Franco Committeri

Producer

Federica Ippolito

Producer

Guglielmo Mancori

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Weekend Murders.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Weekend Murders

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Weekend Murders about?

An aristocratic English family gather for the reading of their father's will. The family are dismayed to find that everything has been left to Barbara, the deceased's favourite daughter. The butler is soon found stabbed to death and Sergeant Thorpe, the local bobby, telephones Scotland Yard for assistance. Inspector Grey arrives and he and Barbara narrowly escape being shot. Cousin Ted and his wife Pauline are both killed. Sergeant Thorpe recalls some photos which Ted asked to have developed...

Who directed The Weekend Murders?

The Weekend Murders was directed by Michele Lupo.

Who stars in The Weekend Murders?

The principal cast of The Weekend Murders includes Anna Moffo, Ida Galli, Gastone Moschin, Peter Baldwin, Lance Percival.

When was The Weekend Murders released and how long is it?

The Weekend Murders was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for The Weekend Murders?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Weekend Murders was composed by Francesco De Masi.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Weekend Murders?

The Weekend Murders holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).