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Don't Torture a Duckling

Original title: Non si sevizia un paperino
  • 1972
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
13K
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Florinda Bolkan and Barbara Bouchet in Don't Torture a Duckling (1972)
When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community.
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When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community.When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community.When a southern Italian town is rocked by a string of child murders, the police and two urban outcasts search for the culprit amid scapegoating within the superstitious community.

  • Director
    • Lucio Fulci
  • Writers
    • Lucio Fulci
    • Roberto Gianviti
    • Gianfranco Clerici
  • Stars
    • Florinda Bolkan
    • Barbara Bouchet
    • Tomas Milian
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lucio Fulci
    • Writers
      • Lucio Fulci
      • Roberto Gianviti
      • Gianfranco Clerici
    • Stars
      • Florinda Bolkan
      • Barbara Bouchet
      • Tomas Milian
    • 119User reviews
    • 143Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast25

    Florinda Bolkan
    Florinda Bolkan
    • Maciara
    Barbara Bouchet
    Barbara Bouchet
    • Patrizia
    Tomas Milian
    Tomas Milian
    • Andrea Martelli
    Irene Papas
    Irene Papas
    • Dona Aurelia Avallone
    Marc Porel
    Marc Porel
    • Don Alberto Avallone
    Georges Wilson
    Georges Wilson
    • Francesco
    • (as George Wilson)
    Antonello Campodifiori
    • Lieutenant
    Ugo D'Alessio
    Ugo D'Alessio
    • Captain Modesti
    Virginio Gazzolo
    • Police Commissioner
    • (as Virgilio Gazzolo)
    Vito Passeri
    • Guiseppe Barra
    Rosalia Maggio
    • Mrs. Spriano - Michele's Mother
    Andrea Aureli
    Andrea Aureli
    • Mr. Lo Cascio - Bruno's Father
    Linda Sini
    Linda Sini
    • Mrs. Lo Cascio - Bruno's Mother
    Franco Balducci
    • Mr. Spriano - Michele's Father
    Fausta Avelli
    Fausta Avelli
    • Malvina
    • (uncredited)
    Gianfranco Barra
    Gianfranco Barra
    • Impallomeni
    • (uncredited)
    John Bartha
    John Bartha
    • Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Empedocle Buzzanca
    • Interrogation Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lucio Fulci
    • Writers
      • Lucio Fulci
      • Roberto Gianviti
      • Gianfranco Clerici
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film's controversial themes, including its criticism of the Roman Catholic Church, initially limited its theatrical release in Europe. Though an English-language audio track was created for the film in 1972, it was never theatrically released in the United States and remained unreleased until 1999, when Anchor Bay Entertainment released the film on DVD and VHS. Anchor Bay made the film available uncut and remastered as part of the "Lucio Fulci Collection," preserving its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio for the DVD release.
    • Goofs
      At one point during the fight scene between Martelli and Don Alberto near the end, the camera's shadow can briefly be seen on the ground.
    • Quotes
      • Patrizia: Which would you prefer, a kiss or money?
    • Alternate versions
      The Anchor Bay release is the complete, uncut version of the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Innocence Lost (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Quei giorni insieme a te
      Lyrics by Jaja Fiastri (uncredited)
      Music by Riz Ortolani (uncredited)
      Performed by Ornella Vanoni

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 29, 1972 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Ne mucite pace
    • Filming locations
      • Monte Sant'Angelo, Foggia, Apulia, Italy(the town of Accendura setting)
    • Production company
      • Medusa Distribuzione
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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