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Opera

Opera

Obsession. Murder. Madness.

19876.71h 47m

Overview

A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.

Directed by Dario Argento
Written by Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
Produced by Dario Argento
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0M0

Top Cast

Cristina Marsillach

Cristina Marsillach

Betty

Ian Charleson

Ian Charleson

Marco

Urbano Barberini

Urbano Barberini

Inspector Alan Santini

Daria Nicolodi

Daria Nicolodi

Mira

Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni

Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni

Giulia

Antonella Vitale

Antonella Vitale

Marion

William McNamara

William McNamara

Stefano

Barbara Cupisti

Barbara Cupisti

Signora Albertini

Antonino Iuorio

Antonino Iuorio

Baddini (as Antonio Juorio)

Carola Stagnaro

Carola Stagnaro

Alma's mother

Themes & Keywords

operawhodunitkilleropera singergiallo

About Opera

Opera is a horror, thriller, mystery film released in 1987 exploring themes of opera, whodunit, killer, opera singer, giallo. Directed by Dario Argento, it stars Cristina Marsillach, Ian Charleson, Urbano Barberini. A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.

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