Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It (1970)
After many years of living abroad, a troubled young man returns home due to the death of his father (who he suspects was actually murdered). He attempts to untangle that mystery while still carrying an unhealthy obsession toward his mother, who committed suicide ten years ago. This obsession then draws in his attractive cousin and takes a sexual turn.
Director: Salvatore Samperi
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: February 2, 1970
Cast
- Jean Sorel - Cesare Merlo
- Marilù Tolo - Verde
- Maurizio Degli Esposti - Enrico Merlo
- Gigi Ballista - Il medico
- Noris Fiorina - Fidanzata di Cesare
- Pier Paolo Capponi - The Private Detective
- Aleka Paizi - Italia - The Maid
- Bernadette Kell - La mondana
- Gianni Pulone
- Franca Sciutto
Screenplay
- Dacia Maraini (Story)
- Salvatore Samperi (Story)
- Dacia Maraini (Screenplay)
- Salvatore Samperi (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Franco Di Giacomo
Editing: Franco Arcalli
Production: Mars Film Produzione, Prodigo Film
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Twisted Obsession and Bloody End, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process
Keywords
sibling relationship, obsession, incest, death
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More Films by Director: Salvatore Samperi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It about?
- After many years of living abroad, a troubled young man returns home due to the death of his father (who he suspects was actually murdered). He attempts to untangle that mystery while still carrying an unhealthy obsession toward his mother, who committed suicide ten years ago. This obsession then draws in his attractive cousin and takes a sexual turn.
- Who directed Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It was directed by Salvatore Samperi.
- Who stars in Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It stars Jean Sorel, Marilù Tolo, Maurizio Degli Esposti, Gigi Ballista, Noris Fiorina, Pier Paolo Capponi.
- How long is Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It produced?
- Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It?
- The themes of Kill the Fatted Calf and Roast It include: Twisted Obsession and Bloody End, Toxic Relationships and Manipulation, In the Shadow of an Obsessive Girlfriend, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process.