The Spider's Stratagem (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1970, The Spider's Stratagem is a drama and mystery film directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man returns to his countryside hometown to investigate the unclear circumstances behind the death of his father, ostensibly killed by Fascists in 1936, before his birth. As he unravels a web of lies that seems to encompass the whole town, he finds himself entangled in the same web.
Who’s in it. The Spider's Stratagem stars Giulio Brogi as Athos Magnani Jr. / Athos Magnani Sr., Alida Valli as Draifa, Pippo Campanini as Gaibazzi and Franco Giovanelli as Razori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Spider's Stratagem has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spider's Stratagem page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spider's Stratagem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spider's Stratagem (1970)?
- In US, The Spider's Stratagem is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Spider's Stratagem worth watching?
- The Spider's Stratagem holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Spider's Stratagem?
- The Spider's Stratagem stars Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli, Pippo Campanini, Franco Giovanelli and Tino Scotti.
- When was The Spider's Stratagem released?
- The Spider's Stratagem was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.