Where can I watch The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972)?

In US, The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive worth watching?

The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive?

The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive stars Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys, Salvatore Puntillo and Claudia Gravy.

When was The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive released?

The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.

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The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 5.1

Released in 1972, The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Francesco Mazzei, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?

Who’s in it. The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive stars Renzo Montagnani as Inspector Boito, Bedy Moratti as Orchidea Durantini, Eva Czemerys as Giulia Pisani and Salvatore Puntillo as Moriconi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972)?: In US, The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive worth watching?: The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive?: The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive stars Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys, Salvatore Puntillo and Claudia Gravy.
When was The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive released?: The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.