The Spider's Stratagem
Sep 17 1970
•2h 40m
•Mystery, Drama
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.
Cast
See allGiulio Brogi
Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr.
Alida Valli
Draifa
Pippo Campanini
Gaibazzi
Franco Giovanelli
Razori
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