The Flower with Petals of Steel(1973)
A doctor kills his girlfriend when he accidentally causes her to fall onto an ornamental flower which has metal spikes. He disposes of her by chopping up and then dissolving her corpse. The woman's sister accuses the doctor and an investigation begins. In the meantime, a second woman is killed and the doctor begins to receive metal petals through the post.
Movie: The Flower with Petals of Steel
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Dr. Andrea Valenti
Evelyne Graffi
Ispettore Garrano
Lena
Daniela
Psychiatrist
First young surgeon
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A doctor kills his girlfriend when he accidentally causes her to fall onto an ornamental flower which has metal spikes. He disposes of her by chopping up and then dissolving her corpse. The woman's sister accuses the doctor and an investigation begins. In the meantime, a second woman is killed and the doctor begins to receive metal petals through the post.
Release Date
1973-11-13
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