
The Bloodstained Shadow(1978)
A schoolgirl was murdered seven years ago, and the case was never solved; now, the murderer seems to be back.


“...today I portrayed the shameless one as she died...”
Stefano, a young restorer, is commissioned to save a controversial mural located in the church of a small, isolated village.

Lino Capolicchio
Stefano

Francesca Marciano
Francesca

Gianni Cavina
Coppola

Giulio Pizzirani
Antonio Mazza
Bob Tonelli
Mayor Solmi
Vanna Busoni
Teacher

Pietro Brambilla
Lidio
Ferdinando Orlandi
Police Marshall
Andrea Matteuzzi
Poppi
Ines Ciaschetti
Concierge
The House with Laughing Windows is a mystery, thriller, horror film released in 1976 exploring themes of whodunit, art restoration. Directed by Pupi Avati, it stars Lino Capolicchio, Francesca Marciano, Gianni Cavina. Stefano, a young restorer, is commissioned to save a controversial mural located in the church of a small, isolated village.
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