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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive

L'arma, l'ora, il movente1972

Overview

Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?

Details

Status
Released
Release date
November 23, 1972
Original language
Italian
Spoken languages
Italian
Countries
Italy
Production
Julia Film
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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