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The House with Laughing Windows

The House with Laughing Windows

...today I portrayed the shameless one as she died...

19767.21h 50m

Overview

Stefano, a young restorer, is commissioned to save a controversial mural located in the church of a small, isolated village.

Directed by Pupi Avati
Written by Pupi Avati, Antonio Avati, Maurizio Costanzo
Produced by Gianni Minervini, Antonio Avati
Box OfficeBudget: $62KRevenue: $433K

Top Cast

Lino Capolicchio

Lino Capolicchio

Stefano

Francesca Marciano

Francesca Marciano

Francesca

Gianni Cavina

Gianni Cavina

Coppola

Giulio Pizzirani

Giulio Pizzirani

Antonio Mazza

B

Bob Tonelli

Mayor Solmi

V

Vanna Busoni

Teacher

Pietro Brambilla

Pietro Brambilla

Lidio

F

Ferdinando Orlandi

Police Marshall

A

Andrea Matteuzzi

Poppi

I

Ines Ciaschetti

Concierge

Themes & Keywords

whodunitart restoration

About The House with Laughing Windows

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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