Death Carries a Cane
| Death Carries a Cane | |
|---|---|
 Italian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Maurizio Pradeaux |
| Produced by |
Francisco Balcazar SEFI Cinematografica[1] |
| Written by |
Alfonso Balcázar Arpad DeRiso George Martin Maurizio Pradeaux |
| Starring |
Robert Hoffmann Susan Scott George Martin[2] |
| Music by | Roberto Pregadio |
| Cinematography | Jaime Deu Casas |
| Edited by | Eugenio Alabiso |
Production company |
Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas Società Europea Films Internazionali Cinematografica (SEFI) |
Release date | 5 January 1973 |
Running time | 91 min. |
| Country |
Italy Spain |
| Language | Italian |
| Budget | ESP 11,919,640 (Spain) |
Death Carries a Cane (Italian title: Passi di danza su una lama di rasoio/ Dance Steps on the Edge of a Razor),[3] is a 1973 Italian giallo film directed by Maurizio Pradeaux. It starred Robert Hoffmann, Nieves Navarro and Luciano Rossi. The film was later released on video as The Tormentor, Maniac at Large, The Night of the Rolling Heads and Devil Blade.[4]
Cast
- Robert Hoffmann: Alberto Morosini
- Nieves Navarro: Kitty (as Susan Scott)
- George Martin: Inspector Merughi
- Anuska Borova: Lidia Arrighi/ Silvia Arrighi (the twins)
- Simón Andreu: Marco
- Salvatore Borgese: Asdrubale Magno
- Luciano Rossi: Richard
- Serafino Profumo
- Anna Liberati
- Salvatore Borgese: Paleto[5]
Plot
Kitty (Susan Scott) is waiting for her boyfriend Alberto (Robert Hoffmann) when she witnesses a murder through a coin-operated telescope. The woman is slashed to death by a black clad killer who carries a cane and limps. The police don't believe her at first, but later the corpse is discovered in the park. A peanut vendor who works in the area is next to die, followed by a string of brutal murders (a cleaning lady, a dancer, etc.). Alberto at one point becomes a suspect, as he carries a cane and has a limp. Some amateur sleuths decide to solve the murders and focus their attention on a nearby dance academy.
Critical reception
AllMovie wrote of the film, "a complex plot and stylish visuals don't necessarily combine to instantly produce a good giallo", but that "the film is good for a few chuckles and has a pair of memorable murder sequences."[6]
References
- ↑ Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
- ↑ Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
- ↑ Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
- ↑ Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
- ↑ Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
- ↑ Firsching, Robert. "Passi di Danza su una Lama di Rasolo (1972) - Review - AllMovie". AllMovie. Retrieved 2 August 2012.