The Silk Worm(1974)
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The Silk Worm Synopsis
Smeralda Amadier, a retired singer, lives in an isolated villa with her secretary Marcella and her lover Didier (but throws out the latter after catching him with another woman). Smeralda has huge debts and when creditors threaten her with bankruptcy she decides to sell her valuable jewels. That evening, she meets Costas, a handsome young man who seduces her. Next morning, there is no sign of him or the jewels. He was apparently a penniless gigolo, but who was his secret partner in the theft?
The Silk Worm (1974) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Mario Sequi, released on March 1, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Nadja Tiller, George Hilton, Riccardo Garrone and Guy Madison. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Mario Sequi
- Writers:
- Mino Roli, Mino Roli
- Cinematographer:
- Alvaro Lanzoni
- Composer:
- Mario Bertolazzi
- Production:
- Grado Film
- Status:
- Released
The Silk Worm Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nadja Tiller
as Smeralda Amadier
George Hilton
as Didier
Riccardo Garrone
as Commissioner Guarnieri
Guy Madison
as Robert, Smeralda's ex-husband
Evi Marandi
as Yvonne, Smeralda's sister
- Evi Rigano
Evi Rigano
as Marcelle
Mario Feliciani
as Planget, a lawyer
Osvaldo Ruggieri
as Raffaele
- Carlos de Castro
Carlos de Castro
as Anastasios Kuskas, alias Costas Mikaelis
Vivi Gioi
as Costa's ex lover
Key crew
Directed by Mario Sequi, written by Mino Roli and Mino Roli.
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The Silk Worm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Silk Worm – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Silk Worm?
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The main cast of The Silk Worm (1974) includes Nadja Tiller, George Hilton, Riccardo Garrone, Guy Madison and Evi Marandi. The film was directed by Mario Sequi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silk Worm released?
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The Silk Worm was released on March 1, 1974 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Silk Worm worth watching?
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The Silk Worm (1974) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.