Black Journal(1977)
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Black Journal Synopsis
A mother so insanely overprotective of her grown son decides to make a deal with death by offering alternate victims plucked from among her fellow tenants in a 1938 Italian apartment building.
Black Journal (1977) is a drama, thriller, horror and comedy film directed by Mauro Bolognini, released on November 24, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Shelley Winters, Max von Sydow, Renato Pozzetto and Alberto Lionello. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Mauro Bolognini
- Writers:
- Nicola Badalucco, Luciano Vincenzoni, Nicola Badalucco
- Producers:
- Sandra Riccardi Infascelli
- Cinematographer:
- Armando Nannuzzi
- Composer:
- Enzo Jannacci
- Production:
- Triangolo Film, Produzioni Atlas Consorziate
- Status:
- Released
Black Journal (1977) Trailer
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Black Journal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shelley Winters
as Lea
Max von Sydow
as Lisa Carpi / Carabinieri Marshal
Renato Pozzetto
as Stella Kraus / Carabiniere
Alberto Lionello
as Berta Maner / Banker
Laura Antonelli
as Sandra
Mario Scaccia
as Rosario
Franco Branciaroli
as Priest Don Onorio
Milena Vukotić
as Tina
Rita Tushingham
as Maria
Adriana Asti
as Palma
Antonio Marsina
as Michele
Liù Bosisio
as Crippled Neighbor
Key crew
Directed by Mauro Bolognini, written by Nicola Badalucco, Luciano Vincenzoni and Nicola Badalucco, produced by Sandra Riccardi Infascelli.
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Black Journal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 21 ratings.
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Black Journal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Journal online?
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Who stars in Black Journal?
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The main cast of Black Journal (1977) includes Shelley Winters, Max von Sydow, Renato Pozzetto, Alberto Lionello and Laura Antonelli. The film was directed by Mauro Bolognini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Journal released?
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Black Journal was released on November 24, 1977 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Black Journal worth watching?
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Black Journal (1977) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Journal?
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