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The Stendhal Syndrome

The Stendhal Syndrome

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The Stendhal Syndrome

"Murder is an art — and she’s the canvas!"

1996

1h 59m

5.5(294 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.

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Medusa Film

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Asia Argento

Asia Argento

Det. Anna Manni

Thomas Kretschmann

Thomas Kretschmann

Alfredo Grossi

Marco Leonardi

Marco Leonardi

Marco Longhi

Luigi Diberti

Luigi Diberti

Insp. Manetti

Paolo Bonacelli

Paolo Bonacelli

Dr. Cavanna

Lucia Stara

Lucia Stara

Commessa di un negozio

Lorenzo Crespi

Lorenzo Crespi

Giulio

Vera Gemma

Vera Gemma

Poliziotta

Veronica Lazăr

Veronica Lazăr

Madre di Marie

Sandro Giordano

Sandro Giordano

Fausto

Creative team

Directed by: Dario Argento
Written by: Dario Argento
Franco Ferrini
Produced by: Dario Argento
Giuseppe Colombo

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