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Fragment of Fear

Fragment of Fear

Murder in Pompeii. Voices in the night. Despair in the gutter. A phantasmagoria of fright!

19705.91h 34mPG

Overview

Reformed drug addict Tim Brett (David Hemmings) is vacationing in Italy with his aunt. When she is murdered, he tries to investigate. Soon his whole life spins out of control.

Directed by Richard C. Sarafian
Written by Paul Dehn, John Bingham
Produced by John R. Sloan
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Top Cast

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Tim Brett

Gayle Hunnicutt

Gayle Hunnicutt

Juliet Bristow

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Mr. Copsey

Flora Robson

Flora Robson

Lucy Dawson

Adolfo Celi

Adolfo Celi

Signor Bardoni

Roland Culver

Roland Culver

Mr. Vellacot

Daniel Massey

Daniel Massey

Major Ricketts

Mona Washbourne

Mona Washbourne

Mrs. Gray

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Mr. Nugent

Yootha Joyce

Yootha Joyce

Miss Ward-Cadbury

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Themes & Keywords

italyblackmailsecret societysecret organizationmurderconspiracymurder investigationlistpompeiideath of auntsinisterpsychological breakdownformer drug addict

About Fragment of Fear

Fragment of Fear is a thriller, crime, mystery film released in 1970 exploring themes of italy, blackmail, secret society, secret organization, murder, conspiracy. Directed by Richard C. Sarafian, it stars David Hemmings, Gayle Hunnicutt, Wilfrid Hyde-White. Reformed drug addict Tim Brett (David Hemmings) is vacationing in Italy with his aunt. When she is murdered, he tries to investigate. Soon his whole life spins out of control.

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