The Spider's Stratagem (1970)

The Spider's Stratagem (1970) poster

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:

Cast

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.