Slap the Monster on Page One(1972)
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Slap the Monster on Page One Synopsis
Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.
Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) is a drama and thriller film directed by Marco Bellocchio, released on October 19, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Gian Maria Volonté, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò and Jacques Herlin. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 194 ratings.
- Director:
- Marco Bellocchio
- Writers:
- Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi, Sergio Donati
- Producers:
- Ugo Tucci, Franco Committeri
- Cinematographer:
- Luigi Kuveiller
- Composer:
- Nicola Piovani
- Production:
- Labrador Films, Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, UTI Produzioni Associate
- Status:
- Released
Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) Trailer
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Slap the Monster on Page One Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gian Maria Volonté
as Bizanti
Fabio Garriba
as Roveda
Carla Tatò
as Sig.ra Bizanti
Jacques Herlin
as Lauri
John Steiner
as Ing. Montelli
Michel Bardinet
as Vanzina
Jean Rougeul
as Direttore de 'Il Giornale'
Corrado Solari
as Mario Boni
Laura Betti
as Rita Zigai
- Enrico DiMarco
Enrico DiMarco
as Commissario
- Silvia Kramar
Silvia Kramar
as Maria Grazia Martini
- Massimo Patrone
Massimo Patrone
as Bidello
Key crew
Directed by Marco Bellocchio, written by Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi and Sergio Donati, produced by Ugo Tucci and Franco Committeri.
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Slap the Monster on Page One Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 194 ratings.
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Slap the Monster on Page One – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Slap the Monster on Page One online?
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Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Slap the Monster on Page One?
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The main cast of Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) includes Gian Maria Volonté, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò, Jacques Herlin and John Steiner. The film was directed by Marco Bellocchio. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Slap the Monster on Page One released?
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Slap the Monster on Page One was released on October 19, 1972 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Slap the Monster on Page One worth watching?
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Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 194 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Slap the Monster on Page One?
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Yes. The official Slap the Monster on Page One trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.