Death Carries a Cane

Death Carries a Cane (Italian title: Passi di danza su una lama di rasoio/ Dance Steps on the Edge of a Razor),[3] is a 1973 Italian giallo film directed by Maurizio Pradeaux. It starred Robert Hoffmann, Nieves Navarro and Luciano Rossi. The film was later released on video as The Tormentor, Maniac at Large, The Night of the Rolling Heads and Devil Blade.[4] (Pradeaux went on to direct another giallo, the 1977 Death Steps in the Dark.)

Death Carries a Cane
Italian theatrical release poster
Directed byMaurizio Pradeaux
Produced byFrancisco Balcazar
SEFI Cinematografica[1]
Written byAlfonso Balcázar
Arpad DeRiso
George Martin
Maurizio Pradeaux
StarringRobert Hoffmann
Susan Scott
George Martin[2]
Music byRoberto Pregadio
CinematographyJaime Deu Casas
Edited byEugenio Alabiso
Production
company
Balcázar Producciones Cinematográficas
Società Europea Films Internazionali Cinematografica (SEFI)
Release date
5 January 1973
Running time
91 minutes
CountryItaly
Spain
LanguageItalian
BudgetESP 11,919,640 (Spain)

Plot

Kitty (Susan Scott) is waiting for her boyfriend Alberto (Robert Hoffmann) when she witnesses a murder through a coin-operated telescope. The woman is slashed to death by a black clad killer who carries a cane and limps. The police don't believe her at first, but later the corpse is discovered in the park. A peanut vendor who works in the area is next to die, followed by a string of brutal murders (a cleaning lady, a dancer, etc.). Alberto at one point becomes a suspect, as he carries a cane and has a limp. Some amateur sleuths decide to solve the murders and focus their attention on a nearby dance academy.

Cast

Critical reception

AllMovie wrote of the film, "a complex plot and stylish visuals don't necessarily combine to instantly produce a good giallo", but that "the film is good for a few chuckles and has a pair of memorable murder sequences."[6]

References
  1. Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
  2. Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
  3. Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
  4. Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
  5. Luther-Smith,Adrian (1999). Blood and Black Lace: The Definitive Guide to Italian Sex and Horror Movies. Stray Cat Publishing Ltd. p. 31
  6. Firsching, Robert. "Passi di Danza su una Lama di Rasolo (1972) - Review - AllMovie". AllMovie. Retrieved 2 August 2012.


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