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The Possessed

The Possessed

19656.81h 25m

Overview

While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.

Directed by Luigi Bazzoni
Written by Franco Rossellini, Giulio Questi, Giovanni Comisso
Produced by Manolo Bolognini
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Top Cast

Peter Baldwin

Peter Baldwin

Bernard, the writer

Salvo Randone

Salvo Randone

Enrico

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Irma

Pia Lindström

Pia Lindström

Adriana

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Photographer

Ennio Balbo

Ennio Balbo

Coroner

Anna Maria Gherardi

Anna Maria Gherardi

Servant girl

Bruno Scipioni

Bruno Scipioni

Mario Laurentino

Mario Laurentino

Doctor

Vittorio Duse

Vittorio Duse

The Police Officer

About The Possessed

The Possessed is a mystery, thriller, horror film released in 1965. Directed by Luigi Bazzoni, it stars Peter Baldwin, Salvo Randone, Valentina Cortese. While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.

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