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    L'arma l'ora il movente 1972 POSTER

    L'arma l'ora il movente

    1972

    Italian

    6.1

    3

    giallo

    Horror

    murder

    Mystery

    stalker

    Thriller

    whodunit

    Francesco Mazzei Francesco Mazzei Director Lorenzo Piani Lorenzo Piani as Alcira Harris Alcira Harris as Francesco D'Adda Francesco D'Adda as Pisani - Giulia's Husband Claudia Gravy Claudia Gravy as Sister Tarquinia
    Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?
    My Childhood 1972 POSTER

    My Childhood

    1972

    English

    7.3

    7

    89%

    89%

    1940s

    animal cruelty

    autobiographical

    Biography

    child neglect

    coming of age

    Drama

    scotland

    Bill Douglas Bill Douglas Director Helen Rae Helen Rae as Bus Conductress Ann Smith Ann Smith as Jamie's Mother Eileen McCallum Eileen McCallum as Nurse Helen Crummy Helen Crummy as Schoolteacher
    The first part of Bill Douglas' influential trilogy harks back to his impoverished upbringing in early-'40s Scotland. Cinema was his only escape - he paid for it with the money he made from returning empty jam jars - and this escape is reflected most closely at this time of his life as an eight-year-old living on the breadline with his half-brother and sick grandmother in a poor mining village.
    Silent Running 1972 POSTER

    Silent Running

    1972

    English

    6.6

    32

    71%

    66%

    Action

    biotope

    Drama

    dystopia

    saturn

    Sci-Fi

    space marine

    space travel

    sunlight

    Douglas Trumbull Douglas Trumbull Director Jesse Vint Jesse Vint as Andy Wolf Bruce Dern Bruce Dern as Freeman Lowell Ron Rifkin Ron Rifkin as Marty Barker Joseph Campanella Joseph Campanella as Neal - Berkshire' Captain
    After the entire flora goes extinct, ecologist Lowell maintains a greenhouse aboard a space station for the future with his android companions. However, he rebels after being ordered to destroy the greenhouse in favor of carrying cargo, a decision that puts him at odds with everyone but his mechanical companions.
    Pink Flamingos 1972 POSTER

    Pink Flamingos

    1972

    English

    6.0

    22

    84%

    72%

    Comedy

    Crime

    drug dealer

    heroin

    jealousy

    pop culture

    trailer park

    van

    John Waters John Waters Director Mink Stole Mink Stole as Connie Marble Divine Divine as Divine / Babs Johnson John Waters John Waters as Mr. J George Stoll George Stoll as Onlooker
    Notorious Baltimore criminal and underground figure Divine goes up against Connie & Raymond Marble, a sleazy married couple who make a passionate attempt to humiliate her and seize her tabloid-given title as "The Filthiest Person Alive".
    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades 1972 POSTER

    Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades

    1972

    Japanese

    7.5

    20

    Action

    assassin

    Drama

    japan

    kung fu

    martial arts

    samurai

    sword

    Kenji Misumi Kenji Misumi Director Hatsuo Yamaya Hatsuo Yamaya as Michitarô Mizushima Michitarô Mizushima as Itakura Naizen-no-Sho Yûko Hama Yûko Hama as Koshio Torizo / Miura Tori Tomisaburô Wakayama Tomisaburô Wakayama as Ogami Itto
    Ogami Itto volunteers to be tortured by Yakuza in order to save a prostitute and is hired by their leader to kill an evil chamberlain.
    The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds 1972 POSTER

    The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds

    1972

    English

    7.4

    7

    77%

    82%

    Action

    Drama

    literary adaptation

    Paul Newman Paul Newman Director Joanne Woodward Joanne Woodward as Beatrice Hunsdorfer Estelle Omens Estelle Omens as Caroline Hunsdorfer Richard Venture Richard Venture as Floyd Hunsdorfer Will Hare Will Hare as Junk Man
    Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.
    Neither the Sea Nor the Sand 1972 POSTER

    Neither the Sea Nor the Sand

    1972

    English

    5.7

    4

    exorcism

    Fantasy

    Horror

    Romance

    Fred Burnley Fred Burnley Director Susan Hampshire Susan Hampshire as Anna Robinson Anthony Booth Anthony Booth as Delamare Frank Finlay Frank Finlay as George Dabernon Michael Petrovitch Michael Petrovitch as Hugh Dabernon
    Recovering from a failed marriage, Anna Robinson retreats to the haunting, eerie climes of the Isle of Jersey, where she finds fulfillment in an affair with lighthouse keeper Hugh. But when sudden death strikes, Anna finds herself inconsolable and longs for the arms of her lover... who unexpectedly returns from the dead, with a few macabre changes awaiting them both.
    Across 110th Street 1972 POSTER

    Across 110th Street

    1972

    English

    7.0

    21

    84%

    78%

    Action

    blaxploitation

    blaxploitation cinema

    Crime

    Drama

    Thriller

    Barry Shear Barry Shear Director Mel Winkler Mel Winkler as Manager - 7-11 Club Stephen Mendillo Stephen Mendillo as Patrolman Ken Lynch Ken Lynch as Tailor Shop Patrolman Janet Sarno Janet Sarno as Theresa D'Salvio
    In a daring robbery, some $300,000 is taken from the Italian mob. Several mafiosi are killed, as are two policemen. Lt. Pope and Capt. Mattelli are two New York City cops trying to break the case. Three small-time criminals are on the run with the money. Will the mafia catch them first, or will the police?
    Black Gunn 1972 POSTER

    Black Gunn

    1972

    English

    5.8

    11

    32%

    32%

    Action

    blaxploitation

    blaxploitation cinema

    Crime

    Thriller

    Robert Hartford-Davis Robert Hartford-Davis Director Eileen Saki Eileen Saki as Party Guest Bruce Glover Bruce Glover as Ray Kriley William Campbell William Campbell as Rico Herbert Jefferson Jr. Herbert Jefferson Jr. as Scott Gunn
    A successful and popular nightclub owner who believes financial independence is the path to equality and success, must act as a go-between for militant-minded brother and the white gang syndicate his brother has attacked and robbed. Their involvements lead to a breathless race course chase, the destruction of a dopepusher and a violent waterfront climax.
    Cesar & Rosalie 1972 POSTER

    Cesar & Rosalie

    1972

    French

    7.3

    3

    Drama

    love triangle

    Romance

    Claude Sautet Claude Sautet Director Sami Frey Sami Frey as David Carlo Nell Carlo Nell as Jérôme Isabelle Huppert Isabelle Huppert as Marite Michel Piccoli Michel Piccoli as Récitant / Narrator
    A young woman becomes entangled with a successful businessman, but her ex tries to win her back, provoking intense jealousy that leads her to reconsider her choice. Ultimately, one man's actions force a resolution to her dilemma.
    Fritz the Cat 1972 POSTER

    Fritz the Cat

    1972

    English

    6.2

    19

    64%

    59%

    Action

    Animation

    cat

    Comedy

    Drama

    midnight movie

    new york city

    nudity

    students' movement

    underground

    Ralph Bakshi Ralph Bakshi Director Rosetta LeNoire Rosetta LeNoire as Bertha / Additional Female Crows John McCurry John McCurry as Blue / John / Additional Voices Ralph Bakshi Ralph Bakshi as Narrator / Pig Cop #1 Judy Engles Judy Engles as Winston Schwartz / Lizard Leader
    A swinging, hypocritical college student cat raises hell in a satirical vision of the 1960s.
    Pulp 1972 POSTER

    Pulp

    1972

    English

    5.9

    2

    77%

    38%

    author

    clairvoyance

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    funeral

    Mystery

    Thriller

    writer

    Mike Hodges Mike Hodges Director Lizabeth Scott Lizabeth Scott as Betty Cippola Michael Caine Michael Caine as Mickey King Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney as Preston Gilbert Dennis Price Dennis Price as The Englishman
    A seedy writer of sleazy pulp novels is recruited by a quirky, reclusive ex-actor to help him write his biography at his house in Malta.
    The Cannibal Man 1972 POSTER

    The Cannibal Man

    1972

    Spanish

    6.3

    7

    36%

    36%

    butcher

    cannibal

    Crime

    Drama

    Horror

    murder

    Thriller

    video nasty

    Eloy de la Iglesia Eloy de la Iglesia Director Rafael Hernández Rafael Hernández as Agustín Charly Bravo Charly Bravo as Esteban Vicente Parra Vicente Parra as Marcos José Félix Montoya José Félix Montoya as Vigilante de servicio
    A young man, Marco, working as a butcher, accidentally kills a taxi driver. His girlfriend Paula wants to go to the police so he has to kill her too. He then has to kill his brother, his brother’s fiancée and his father, who have become suspicious. He gets rid of the bodies by taking them to a slaughter house.
    Lady Sings the Blues 1972 POSTER

    Lady Sings the Blues

    1972

    English

    7.0

    8

    73%

    86%

    Biography

    brothel

    Drama

    harlem

    jazz singer or musician

    mental breakdown

    Music

    new york city

    racist

    Romance

    Sidney J. Furie Sidney J. Furie Director Diana Ross Diana Ross as Billie Holiday James T. Callahan James T. Callahan as Reg Hanley Ned Glass Ned Glass as The Agent Norman Bartold Norman Bartold as The Detective #1
    Chronicles the rise and fall of legendary blues singer Billie Holiday, beginning with her traumatic youth. The story depicts her early attempts at a singing career and her eventual rise to stardom, as well as her difficult relationship with Louis McKay, her boyfriend and manager. Casting a shadow over even Holiday's brightest moments is the vocalist's severe drug addiction, which threatens to end both her career and her life.
    Chato's Land 1972 POSTER

    Chato's Land

    1972

    English

    6.6

    13

    58%

    58%

    Action

    Drama

    fugitive

    racism

    rape

    revenge

    self-defense

    tracker

    Western

    Michael Winner Michael Winner Director Jack Palance Jack Palance as Capt. Quincey Whitmore Richard Jordan Richard Jordan as Earl Hooker Richard Basehart Richard Basehart as Nye Buell Charles Bronson Charles Bronson as Pardon Chato
    In 1870s New Mexico, a half-breed kills a bigoted sheriff in self-defense but the posse that eventually hunts him finds itself in dangerous territory.
    Godzilla vs. Gigan 1972 POSTER

    Godzilla vs. Gigan

    1972

    Japanese

    5.6

    15

    67%

    48%

    Action

    Adventure

    alien invasion

    cockroach

    Family

    giant monster

    Horror

    japan

    peace

    Sci-Fi

    sequel

    Ishirô Honda Ishirô Honda Director Gen Shimizu Gen Shimizu as Commander of Defense Forces Minoru Takashima Minoru Takashima as Shosaku Takasugi Kunio Murai Kunio Murai as Takashi Shima Yuriko Hishimi Yuriko Hishimi as Tomoko Tomoe
    Manga artist Gengo Odaka lands a job with the World Children's Land amusement park only to become suspicious of the organization when a garbled message is discovered on tapes. As Gengo and his team investigate, Godzilla and Anguirus quickly decipher the message and begin their own plan of action.
    Cut-Throats Nine 1972 POSTER

    Cut-Throats Nine

    1972

    Spanish

    6.7

    3

    53%

    53%

    Action

    chain gang

    Crime

    Drama

    gold shipment

    gore

    Horror

    rape

    spaghetti western

    struggle for survival

    Thriller

    Western

    Joaquín Luis Romero Marchent Joaquín Luis Romero Marchent Director Manuel Tejada Manuel Tejada as Dean Marlowe Rafael Hernández Rafael Hernández as Dick Patterson Dan van Husen Dan van Husen as Lackey Simón Arriaga Simón Arriaga as Soldier
    A group of ruthless convicts is led to prison through an inhospitable mountain range by a small cavalry detachment commanded by Sergeant Brown, who is accompanied by his young and beautiful daughter.
    The Grand Duel 1972 POSTER

    The Grand Duel

    1972

    Italian

    6.4

    18

    46%

    46%

    Action

    bounty hunter

    Drama

    Mystery

    saloon

    spaghetti western

    Western

    Giancarlo Santi Giancarlo Santi Director Gastone Pescucci Gastone Pescucci as Borghese the Caretaker Remo Capitani Remo Capitani as Bounty Killer Angelo Boscariol Angelo Boscariol as Saloon Customer Lee Van Cleef Lee Van Cleef as Sheriff Clayton
    A grizzled ex-sheriff helps a man framed for murder to confront the powerful trio of brothers who want him dead.
    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes 1972 POSTER

    Conquest of the Planet of the Apes

    1972

    English

    6.1

    54

    52%

    46%

    Action

    ape

    army

    circus

    dystopia

    insurrection

    pet

    Sci-Fi

    J. Lee Thompson J. Lee Thompson Director John Randolph John Randolph as Commission Chairman William Bryant William Bryant as Man at Auction William Bassett William Bassett as Mr. Pine - Governor Breck's assistant John Dennis John Dennis as Policeman
    In a futuristic world that has embraced ape slavery, a chimpanzee named Caesar resurfaces after almost twenty years of hiding from the authorities, and prepares for a revolt against humanity.
    Requiem for a Vampire 1972 POSTER

    Requiem for a Vampire

    1972

    French

    5.3

    18

    48%

    48%

    Action

    bondage

    buried alive

    castle

    cemetery

    Horror

    rape

    vampire

    Jean Rollin Jean Rollin Director Agnes Jacquet Agnes Jacquet as Olivier François Olivier François as Dominique Toussaint Dominique Toussaint as Erica Paul Bisciglia Paul Bisciglia as L'homme au vélo
    Two girls on the run get lost in the French countryside, and wind up in a haunted chateau occupied by an ailing vampire and his servants.
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