The Flower with Petals of Steel (1973)
A doctor kills his girlfriend when he accidentally causes her to fall onto an ornamental flower which has metal spikes. He disposes of her by chopping up and then dissolving her corpse. The woman's sister accuses the doctor and an investigation begins. In the meantime, a second woman is killed and the doctor begins to receive metal petals through the post.
Director: Gianfranco Piccioli
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: November 13, 1973
Cast
- Gianni Garko - Dr. Andrea Valenti
- Carroll Baker - Evelyne Graffi
- Ivano Staccioli - Ispettore Garrano
- Pilar Velázquez - Lena
- Paola Senatore - Daniela
- Umberto Raho - Psychiatrist
- Eleonora Morana - Female surgeon
- Angelo Bassi
- Giuseppe Mattei
- Alessandro Perrella - First young surgeon
Screenplay
- Gianfranco Piccioli (Screenplay)
- Gianni Martucci (Screenplay)
- Gianni Martucci (Story)
Music: Marcello Giombini
Editing: Attilio Vincioni
Production: Producciones Cinematográficas D.I.A., Parva Cinematografica
Country: Spain, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End
Keywords
sculpture, murder, whodunit, death
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flower with Petals of Steel about?
- A doctor kills his girlfriend when he accidentally causes her to fall onto an ornamental flower which has metal spikes. He disposes of her by chopping up and then dissolving her corpse. The woman's sister accuses the doctor and an investigation begins. In the meantime, a second woman is killed and the doctor begins to receive metal petals through the post.
- Who directed The Flower with Petals of Steel?
- The Flower with Petals of Steel was directed by Gianfranco Piccioli.
- Who stars in The Flower with Petals of Steel?
- The Flower with Petals of Steel stars Gianni Garko, Carroll Baker, Ivano Staccioli, Pilar Velázquez, Paola Senatore, Umberto Raho.
- How long is The Flower with Petals of Steel?
- The Flower with Petals of Steel has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Flower with Petals of Steel?
- The Flower with Petals of Steel is a Thriller, Horror film.
- Where was The Flower with Petals of Steel produced?
- The Flower with Petals of Steel was produced in Spain, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Flower with Petals of Steel?
- The themes of The Flower with Petals of Steel include: Snuff Film: Urban Legend or Reality?, Snuff Film Nightmare and Reality, Bloody Slasher Horror at Summer Camp, Slasher: Masked Killer Nightmare, Twisted Obsession and Bloody End.