The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance
La sanguisuga conduce la danza
Synopsis
A rich count invites a theatre troupe to his home on an isolated island... but soon people start getting murdered. Has the family curse struck again?
Top Cast
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Femi Benussi
Sybil
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Count Richard Marnack
Krista Nell
Cora
Patrizia Webley
Evelyn
Luciano Pigozzi
Gregory
Mario De Rosa
Jeffrey - the butler
Barbara Marzano
Mary - The Maid
Marzia Damon
Rosalind
Lidia Olizzi
Penny
Leo Valeriano
Samuel
Susette Nadalutti
Pier Paola Succi
Rita Silva
Margaret (uncredited)
Luigi Batzella
Police Inspector (uncredited)
Mike Monty
Gregory's son - scene in the fisher hut (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfredo Rizzo
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Rizzo
- Original Score
- Marcello Giombini
- Original Title
- La sanguisuga conduce la danza
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfredo Rizzo
Alfredo Rizzo
Marcello Giombini
Piera Bruni
Department Leadership Roster
Alfredo Rizzo
Writer
Alfredo Rizzo
Director
Maria Luisa Panaro
Costume Design
Piera Bruni
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance
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What is The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance about?
A rich count invites a theatre troupe to his home on an isolated island... but soon people start getting murdered. Has the family curse struck again?
Who directed The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance?
The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance was directed by Alfredo Rizzo.
Who stars in The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance?
The principal cast of The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance includes Femi Benussi, Giacomo Rossi Stuart, Krista Nell, Patrizia Webley, Luciano Pigozzi.
When was The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance released and how long is it?
The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bloodsucker Leads the Dance was composed by Marcello Giombini.