Sweets from a Stranger(1987)
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Sweets from a Stranger Synopsis
In Rome, a sadistic serial killer begins stalking and murdering sex workers, leaving the community terrified and the authorities struggling to stop the violence. After several attacks, four women—Lena, Angela, Nadine, and Stella—decide they can’t wait to be the next victims, and band together to protect each other and take a more active role in the search. As police pressure mounts and the women start digging for clues on their own, the hunt turns the city into a tense web of fear, rumors, and suspicion.
Sweets from a Stranger (1987) is a thriller, horror and crime film directed by Franco Ferrini, released on April 24, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Barbara De Rossi, Marina Suma, Athina Cenci and Mara Venier. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Franco Ferrini
- Writers:
- Franco Ferrini, Andrea Giuseppini
- Producers:
- Claudio Bonivento
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Bernardini
- Production:
- Numero Uno Cinematografica, Reteitalia
- Status:
- Released
Sweets from a Stranger Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara De Rossi
as Lena
Marina Suma
as Angela
Athina Cenci
as Nadine
Mara Venier
as Stella
Laura Betti
as Jolanda
Anny Papa
as Monica
Gerardo Amato
as il cliente e amante di Angela
Sabrina Ferilli
as la prostituta romana
Maurizio Donadoni
as ispettore Giusti
Anna Galiena
as Isa
Lidia Broccolino
as agente di polizia
Antonella Ponziani
as prima vittima
Key crew
Directed by Franco Ferrini, written by Franco Ferrini and Andrea Giuseppini, produced by Claudio Bonivento.
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Sweets from a Stranger Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 17 ratings.
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Sweets from a Stranger – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sweets from a Stranger online?
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Who stars in Sweets from a Stranger?
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The main cast of Sweets from a Stranger (1987) includes Barbara De Rossi, Marina Suma, Athina Cenci, Mara Venier and Laura Betti. The film was directed by Franco Ferrini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sweets from a Stranger released?
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Sweets from a Stranger was released on April 24, 1987 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Sweets from a Stranger worth watching?
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Sweets from a Stranger (1987) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.