Death Falls Lightly (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1972, Death Falls Lightly is a thriller and mystery film directed by Leopoldo Savona, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A drug trafficker discovers his wife dead with her throat cut. He has no alibi so he takes his mistress to an abandoned hotel. As they become claustrophobic, the panicked criminal discovers more murders, one after another until strangers appear in the night and a sinister web of lies and secrets escalate out of control.
Who’s in it. Death Falls Lightly stars Stelio Candelli as Giorgio Darica, Patrizia Viotti as Liz, Veronika Korosec as Adele and Rossella Bergamonti as Marisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Death Falls Lightly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Falls Lightly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Falls Lightly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Falls Lightly (1972)?
- In US, Death Falls Lightly is available to stream on Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Falls Lightly worth watching?
- Death Falls Lightly holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Falls Lightly?
- Death Falls Lightly stars Stelio Candelli, Patrizia Viotti, Veronika Korosec, Rossella Bergamonti and Tom Felleghy.
- When was Death Falls Lightly released?
- Death Falls Lightly was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.