12 Aug 1971
The Black Belly of the Tarantula
Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.
Blackmailed
Unless they pay, the world will know their secrets!
A blackmailer is murdered, and those who witnessed the scene agree to keep quiet; the complication is that the scene is also witnessed by a young artist, a victim of blackmail as well. (BFI Website)
Top Billed Cast
Mai Zetterling Mrs. Carol Edwards
Fay Compton Mrs. Christopher
Dirk Bogarde Stephen Mundy
Robert Flemyng Dr. Giles Freeman
Michael Gough Maurice Edwards
James Robertson Justice Mr. Sine
Joan Rice Alma
Wilfrid Hyde-White Lord Dearsley
Cyril Chamberlain Police Constable
Harold Huth Hugh Sainsbury
Nora Gordon Sine's Housekeeper
Charles Saynor Police Constable - Giles' Car
Derrick Penley Patrick
Peter Owen Chief Printer
Dennis Brian Sub-Editor
Arthur Hambling Inspector Canin
Shirley Wright Mary
Bruce Seton Supt. Crowe
Michael Ingham Crowe's Assistant
Johnnie Schofield Maurice's Taxi Driver
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