The Spider's Stratagem(1970)
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The Spider's Stratagem Synopsis
A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.
The Spider's Stratagem (1970) is a mystery and drama film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, released on September 17, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli, Pippo Campanini and Franco Giovanelli. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 97 ratings.
- Director:
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Writers:
- Jorge Luis Borges, Bernardo Bertolucci, Eduardo de Gregorio
- Producers:
- Giovanni Bertolucci
- Cinematographer:
- Vittorio Storaro
- Production:
- Red Film, RAI
- Status:
- Released
The Spider's Stratagem Cast & Crew
Main cast
Giulio Brogi
as Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr.
Alida Valli
as Draifa
- Pippo Campanini
Pippo Campanini
as Gaibazzi
- Franco Giovanelli
Franco Giovanelli
as Razori
Tino Scotti
as Costa
Allen Midgette
as Sailor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, written by Jorge Luis Borges, Bernardo Bertolucci and Eduardo de Gregorio, produced by Giovanni Bertolucci.
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The Spider's Stratagem Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 97 ratings.
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The Spider's Stratagem – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Spider's Stratagem online?
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The Spider's Stratagem (1970) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Spider's Stratagem?
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The main cast of The Spider's Stratagem (1970) includes Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli, Pippo Campanini, Franco Giovanelli and Tino Scotti. The film was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Spider's Stratagem released?
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The Spider's Stratagem was released on September 17, 1970 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Spider's Stratagem worth watching?
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The Spider's Stratagem (1970) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 97 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.