Giallo in Venice (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1979, Giallo in Venice is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Mario Landi, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Venice: The bodies of a married couple, Flavia and Fabio, are discovered on the dockside. She has drowned and he has been stabbed to death with a large pair of scissors. Marzia, Flavia's best friend, is questioned by the police and a chain of slaying is set in motion. The victims include a prostitute who is stabbed in the crotch; Marzia's lover, who is shot in the kneecaps before being doused in petrol and set alight; and Marzia herself, tied to a kitchen table and dismembered, before being stuffed in a fridge. Meanwhile, extended flashbacks reveal that Fabio gained perverse pleasure from forcing his young wife to take part in degrading sexual acts...
Who’s in it. Giallo in Venice stars Leonora Fani as Flavia, Jeff Blynn as Inspector Angelo De Pol, Gianni Dei as Fabio, Flavia's husband and Michele Renzullo as Andrea Caron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Giallo in Venice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giallo in Venice page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giallo in Venice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giallo in Venice (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Giallo in Venice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Giallo in Venice worth watching?
- Giallo in Venice holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giallo in Venice?
- Giallo in Venice stars Leonora Fani, Jeff Blynn, Gianni Dei, Michele Renzullo and Eolo Capritti.
- When was Giallo in Venice released?
- Giallo in Venice was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.