05 Oct 2009
Deadline
A screenwriter travels to an abandoned house to finish a script on time, but a series of strange events lead her to a psychological breakdown.
The Tempter
Perhaps the greatest sin of all is making love a sin.
A young writer is invited to stay in a religious hostel run by a sinister, manipulative nun who plays deadly psychological games with the inhabitants.
Top Billed Cast
Glenda Jackson Sister Geraldine
Claudio Cassinelli Rodolfo Solina
Lisa Harrow Emilia Contreras
Adolfo Celi Father Borelli
Francisco Rabal Bishop Marquez
Duilio Del Prete Monsignor Salvi
Arnoldo Foà Monsignor Badensky
Gabriele Lavia Prince Ottavio Ranieri d'Aragona
Ely Galleani Rodolfo's Girlfriend
Margherita Horowitz Queen Ranieri d'Aragona
Fabrizio Jovine The Doctor
Lorenzo Terzon 
Sara Sperati Princess Alessandra Ranieri d'Aragona (as Adele Sperati)
Rolf Tasna Monsignor Meitner
Eugenio Bottari (as Eugenio Bottai)
Edoardo Canali 
Edda Ferronao Kitchen maid
Carla Mancini Eleonora Morana Sister Chiara
Nazzareno Natale Father Monaldi
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