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The Spider's Stratagem

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Bernardo Bertolucci's drama, adapted from a short story by Jorge Luis Borges and starring Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli

When Athos Magnani arrives in a small Italian town to investigate the mystery of his father's murder in 1936, he uncovers a web of deception and fear.
(In Italian with English subtitles) (1970)
Film Reviews pages 53-60

Contributors

Director:
Bernardo Bertolucci
Adapted from a short story by:
Jorge Luis Borges
Athos Magnani/His father:
Giulio Brogi
Draifa:
Alida Valli
Costa:
Tino Scotti
Gaibazzi:
Pippo Campanini
Rasori:
Franco Giovanelli
Sailor:
Allen Midgett
Source: Radio Times

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