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.
The Killer Wore Gloves
It's diabolical! It's daring! It stalks, it cuts, it rips!
At Heathrow Airport, a man is razored to death in a toilet cubicle. A young woman, Peggy Foster, is concerned about the disappearance of Michael, her photographer boyfriend, who has been in Vietnam for months. In order to pay the rent, she reluctantly sub-lets her garret flat to a man called John Kirk Lawford. The new tenant wears sunglasses indoors and acts suspiciously. Peggy is lured to an abandoned airfield by a call from Michael but is shot at by a sniper. Back at her apartment block she is shocked to find that a man has apparently committed suicide by jumping from her balcony. While the police question Peggy, a stranger turns up and announces himself as John Kirk Lawford! Shirley, secretary to Peggy's lascivious publisher, is killed by a black-gloved intruder and the mystery deepens...
Top Billed Cast
Gillian Hills Peggy Foster
Ángel del Pozo John Kirk Lawford
Silvia Solar Jackie Polianski
Stelio Candelli Ronald James
Carlos Otero Mr. Lewis
Bruno Corazzari John Kirk Lawford
Goyo Lebrero Anthony
Manuel Gas Inspector Walton
Gabriel Agustí Inspector Redford
Irene D'Astrea Anthony's wife
Orchidea De Santis Shirley
Raf Baldassarre Man at Subway Station (uncredited)
Esteban Dalmases Waiter (uncredited)
Juan Torres Office worker (uncredited)
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