Autopsy
Macchie solari
“It'll take you... apart!”
Synopsis
A series of random suicides in Rome, Italy are attributed to a heatwave, but a young pathologist named Simona—who is working on a thesis about murders disguised as suicides—suspects otherwise. When a young girl associated with Simona's playboy father ends up dead in another supposed suicide, Simona teams up with the girl's priest brother to prove she was murdered and track down the unknown serial killer.
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Autopsy trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-05-07
Top Cast
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Mimsy Farmer
Simona Sanna
Barry Primus
Father Paul Lenox
Ray Lovelock
Riccardo
Carlo Cataneo
Lello Sanna
Angela Goodwin
Danielle
Gaby Wagner
Betty Lenox
Massimo Serato
Gianni Sanna
Ernesto Colli
Ivo
Leonardo Severini
Caretaker
Eleonora Morana
Eleonora
Antonio Casale
Inspector Silvestri
Giovanni Di Benedetto
Professor Mari
Pier Giovanni Anchisi
Archivist at Criminal Museum (as Piero Anchisi)
Maria Pia Attanasio
Aunt Elvira
Sergio Sinceri
Doctor
Pupino Samonà
Doctor with beard
Bruno Alias
Man in Restaurant (uncredited)
Massimo Ciprari
Audience Watching Car Race (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armando Crispino
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio Battistrada, Armando Crispino
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Macchie solari
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Clodio Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armando Crispino
Lucio Battistrada, Armando Crispino
Ennio Morricone
Carlo Carlini
Daniele Alabiso
Leo Pescarolo
Department Leadership Roster
Carlo Carlini
Director of Photography
Armando Crispino
Director
Lucio Battistrada
Screenplay
Armando Crispino
Screenplay
Leo Pescarolo
Producer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Daniele Alabiso
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Autopsy
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What is Autopsy about?
A series of random suicides in Rome, Italy are attributed to a heatwave, but a young pathologist named Simona—who is working on a thesis about murders disguised as suicides—suspects otherwise. When a young girl associated with Simona's playboy father ends up dead in another supposed suicide, Simona teams up with the girl's priest brother to prove she was murdered and track down the unknown serial killer.
Who directed Autopsy?
Autopsy was directed by Armando Crispino.
Who stars in Autopsy?
The principal cast of Autopsy includes Mimsy Farmer, Barry Primus, Ray Lovelock, Carlo Cataneo, Angela Goodwin.
When was Autopsy released and how long is it?
Autopsy was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Autopsy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Autopsy was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Autopsy?
Autopsy holds official age classifications: CA: R; FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).