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The Blind Fly(1966)
Status: Released
Date: 1966-01-01
56%
5 Votes
Time: 1h 3m
Overview:
This almost silent film has been censored and rejected for his violent scenes, even if it was well received at the Pesaro New Cinema in 1966. It contains a quotation from Beckett off-screen at the critical moment. The story sometimes seems like a puzzle where a simple man who is sick from his environment, suddenly starts killing several people near a stadium. There are also moments from his life, discussing with a friend about fear of death and various meetings his beloved girlfriend. - my-tv-is-dead
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
Movie: The Blind Fly
Top 9 Billed Cast
Carlo Cecchi
Laura Troschel
Remo Remotti
Pippo Franco
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Overview
This almost silent film has been censored and rejected for his violent scenes, even if it was well received at the Pesaro New Cinema in 1966. It contains a quotation from Beckett off-screen at the critical moment. The story sometimes seems like a puzzle where a simple man who is sick from his environment, suddenly starts killing several people near a stadium. There are also moments from his life, discussing with a friend about fear of death and various meetings his beloved girlfriend. - my-tv-is-dead
Release Date
1966-01-01
Average
5.6
Rating:
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