The Black Belly of the Tarantula(1971)
La tarantola dal ventre nero
With needles dipped in deadly venom the victims are paralyzed - so they must lie awake and watch themselves die!
The Black Belly of the Tarantula Synopsis
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Paolo Cavara, released on August 12, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet and Rossella Falk. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 96 ratings.
- Director:
- Paolo Cavara
- Writers:
- Lucile Laks, Marcello Danon
- Producers:
- Marcello Danon
- Cinematographer:
- Marcello Gatti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- P.A.C., Da Ma Produzione, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) Trailer
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula Cast & Crew
Main cast
Giancarlo Giannini
as Inspector Tellini
Claudine Auger
as Laura
Barbara Bouchet
as Maria Zani
Rossella Falk
as Franca Valentino
Silvano Tranquilli
as Paolo Zani
Annabella Incontrera
as Mirta Ricci
- Ezio Marano
Ezio Marano
as Masseur
Barbara Bach
as Jenny
Stefania Sandrelli
as Anna Tellini
Giancarlo Prete
as Mario
- Anna Saia
Anna Saia
as Maria's friend
Nino Vingelli
as Inspector Di Giacomo
Key crew
Directed by Paolo Cavara, written by Lucile Laks and Marcello Danon, produced by Marcello Danon.
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 96 ratings.
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Belly of the Tarantula online?
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Black Belly of the Tarantula?
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The main cast of The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) includes Giancarlo Giannini, Claudine Auger, Barbara Bouchet, Rossella Falk and Silvano Tranquilli. The film was directed by Paolo Cavara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Belly of the Tarantula released?
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula was released on August 12, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is The Black Belly of the Tarantula worth watching?
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The Black Belly of the Tarantula (1971) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 96 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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