The Spider's Stratagem (1970)
A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Genre: Mystery, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 17, 1970
Cast
- Giulio Brogi - Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr.
- Alida Valli - Draifa
- Pippo Campanini - Gaibazzi
- Franco Giovanelli - Razori
- Tino Scotti - Costa
- Allen Midgette - Sailor (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Jorge Luis Borges (Original Story)
- Marilù Parolini (Screenplay)
- Bernardo Bertolucci (Screenplay)
- Eduardo de Gregorio (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Vittorio Storaro, Franco Di Giacomo
Editing: Roberto Perpignani
Production: Red Film, RAI
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town
Keywords
small town, countryside, father murder, investigation, unknown father, oedipus complex, white lie, italian resistance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spider's Stratagem about?
- A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.
- Who directed The Spider's Stratagem?
- The Spider's Stratagem was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci.
- Who stars in The Spider's Stratagem?
- The Spider's Stratagem stars Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli, Pippo Campanini, Franco Giovanelli, Tino Scotti, Allen Midgette.
- How long is The Spider's Stratagem?
- The Spider's Stratagem has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Spider's Stratagem?
- The Spider's Stratagem is a Mystery, Drama film.
- Where was The Spider's Stratagem produced?
- The Spider's Stratagem was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Spider's Stratagem?
- The themes of The Spider's Stratagem include: Arrival of a Stranger with a Secret, Mysterious Strangers Arriving in Town.