The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive(1972)
L'arma, l'ora, il movente
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive Synopsis
Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972) is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Francesco Mazzei, released on November 23, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys and Salvatore Puntillo. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Francesco Mazzei
- Writers:
- Bruno Di Geronimo, Vinicio Marinucci, Francesco Mazzei
- Composer:
- Francesco De Masi
- Production:
- Julia Film
- Status:
- Released
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Renzo Montagnani
as Inspector Boito
Bedy Moratti
as Orchidea Durantini
Eva Czemerys
as Giulia Pisani
Salvatore Puntillo
as Moriconi
Claudia Gravy
as Sister Tarquinia
- Alcira Harris
Alcira Harris
- Arturo Trina
Arturo Trina
as Ferruccio
- Adolfo Belletti
Adolfo Belletti
as Anselmo Barsetti - The Sacristan
- Arnaldo Bellofiore
Arnaldo Bellofiore
Francesco D'Adda
as Pisani - Giulia's Husband
- Filippo Pompa Marcelli
Filippo Pompa Marcelli
as (as Filippo Marcelli)
Gina Mascetti
as Mother Superior
Key crew
Directed by Francesco Mazzei, written by Bruno Di Geronimo, Vinicio Marinucci and Francesco Mazzei.
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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive online?
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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive?
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The main cast of The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972) includes Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys, Salvatore Puntillo and Claudia Gravy. The film was directed by Francesco Mazzei. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive released?
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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive was released on November 23, 1972 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive worth watching?
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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.