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The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971)

"A brutal murder cannot be solved. But the murderer has been recognized by someone..."

6.119711h 39mIT
ThrillerMysteryHorror

Directed by Duccio Tessari

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 39m

Language

IT

Release

September 10, 1971

Director

Duccio Tessari

Overview

When a young female student is savagely killed in a park during a thunderstorm, the culprit seems obvious: TV sports personality Alessandro Marchi, seen fleeing the scene of the crime by numerous eyewitnesses. The evidence against him is damning... but is it all too convenient? And when the kille...

Cast

Helmut Berger

Helmut Berger

Giorgio

Giancarlo Sbragia

Giancarlo Sbragia

Alessandro Marchi

Ida Galli

Ida Galli

Maria Marchi

Wendy D'Olive

Wendy D'Olive

Sarah Marchi

Günther Stoll

Günther Stoll

Attorney Giulio Cordaro

Carole André

Carole André

Françoise Pigaut

Wolfgang Preiss

Wolfgang Preiss

The Prosecutor

Lorella De Luca

Lorella De Luca

Marta Clerici

Silvano Tranquilli

Silvano Tranquilli

Inspector Berardi

Peter Shepherd

Peter Shepherd

The Inspector's Assistant

Gabriella D'Olive

Gabriella D'Olive

Gabriella Giusti

Stefano Oppedisano

Stefano Oppedisano

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Bloodstained Butterfly (1971), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

When a young female student is savagely killed in a park during a thunderstorm, the culprit seems obvious: TV sports personality Alessandro Marchi, seen fleeing the scene of the crime by numerous eyewitnesses. The evidence against him is damning... but is it all too convenient? And when the killer strikes again while Marchi is in custody, it quickly becomes apparent that there's more to the case than meets the eye...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Bloodstained Butterfly. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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