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Shadows in an Empty Room

Original title: Una Magnum Special per Tony Saitta
  • 1976
  • R
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
1.3K
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Stuart Whitman in Shadows in an Empty Room (1976)
ItalianActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller

After his younger sister is poisoned, a tough Ottawa cop embarks on a violent journey through Montreal to find her killer, which turns into a whirlpool of revenge and betrayal.After his younger sister is poisoned, a tough Ottawa cop embarks on a violent journey through Montreal to find her killer, which turns into a whirlpool of revenge and betrayal.After his younger sister is poisoned, a tough Ottawa cop embarks on a violent journey through Montreal to find her killer, which turns into a whirlpool of revenge and betrayal.

  • Director
    • Alberto De Martino
  • Writers
    • Vincenzo Mannino
    • Gianfranco Clerici
  • Stars
    • Stuart Whitman
    • John Saxon
    • Martin Landau
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alberto De Martino
    • Writers
      • Vincenzo Mannino
      • Gianfranco Clerici
    • Stars
      • Stuart Whitman
      • John Saxon
      • Martin Landau
    • 38User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast20

    Stuart Whitman
    Stuart Whitman
    • Capt. Tony Saitta
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Sgt. Ned Matthews
    Martin Landau
    Martin Landau
    • Dr. George Tracer
    Tisa Farrow
    Tisa Farrow
    • Julie Foster
    Carole Laure
    Carole Laure
    • Louise Saitta
    Jean Leclerc
    Jean Leclerc
    • Fred
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    Gayle Hunnicutt
    • Margie Cohn
    Jean Marchand
    Jean Marchand
    • Terence
    Anthony Forrest
    Anthony Forrest
    • Robert Tracer
    • (as Antony Forest)
    Andrée St-Laurent
    Andrée St-Laurent
    • Rose Tracer
    • (as Andree St. Laurent)
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Alexander
    • (as Peter Mac Neil)
    Julie Wildman
    James Tapp
    Jérôme Tiberghien
    • Ted Sullivan
    • (as Jerome Thibergien)
    Terence G. Ross
      Dave Nichols
      Jene Chandler
      Jean Guilda
      Jean Guilda
      • Drag queen
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Alberto De Martino
      • Writers
        • Vincenzo Mannino
        • Gianfranco Clerici
      • All cast & crew
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      Storyline

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        Clips of the car chase from this film are used in the Geico commercials "Do dogs chase cats?"
      • Goofs
        The driver of a car passing by can be seen watching filming as cop walks into sex shop.
      • Alternate versions
        There was also a cut version in the UK.
      • Connections
        Featured in Ultimate Poliziotteschi Trailer Shoot-Out (2017)

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      Details

      • Release date
        • March 9, 1976 (Italy)
      • Countries of origin
        • Italy
        • Canada
        • Panama
      • Languages
        • Italian
        • French
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Strange Shadows in an Empty Room
      • Filming locations
        • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
      • Production companies
        • Security Investment Trust Company
        • Les Productions Mutuelles Ltée
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      Box office

      • Budget
        • CA$1,500,000 (estimated)
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 39m(99 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.35 : 1

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