Slap the Monster on Page One
Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.
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About Slap the Monster on Page One
Slap the Monster on Page One is a 1972 Italian-language drama and thriller film directed by Marco Bellocchio. The cast is led by Gian Maria Volonté, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on OVID.
Slap the Monster on Page One was produced by Labrador Films, Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, and UTI Produzioni Associate and made in France and Italy. It was released on October 19, 1972.
- Director
- Marco Bellocchio
- Writers
- Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi
- Release date
- October 19, 1972
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Labrador Films, Juppiter Generale Cinematografica, UTI Produzioni Associate
Slap the Monster on Page One cast & crew
Slap the Monster on Page One was directed by Marco Bellocchio and written by Sergio Donati and Goffredo Fofi.
The cast features Gian Maria Volonté as Bizanti, Fabio Garriba as Roveda, Carla Tatò as Sig.ra Bizanti, Jacques Herlin as Lauri, John Steiner as Ing. Montelli, and Michel Bardinet as Vanzina.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nicola Piovani, cinematography is by Luigi Kuveiller, and it was produced by Claudio Mancini and Ugo Tucci.
Is Slap the Monster on Page One worth watching?
Slap the Monster on Page One holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 189 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Slap the Monster on Page One is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Slap the Monster on Page One
Gian Maria Volonté
Bizanti
Fabio Garriba
Roveda
Carla Tatò
Sig.ra Bizanti
Jacques Herlin
Lauri
John Steiner
Ing. Montelli
Michel Bardinet
Vanzina
Jean Rougeul
Direttore de 'Il Giornale'
Corrado Solari
Mario Boni
Laura Betti
Rita Zigai
Enrico DiMarco
Commissario
Silvia Kramar
Maria Grazia Martini
Massimo Patrone
Bidello
Slap the Monster on Page One — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Slap the Monster on Page One in United States?
Slap the Monster on Page One is streaming on OVID in United States.
▸Is Slap the Monster on Page One on OVID?
Yes — Slap the Monster on Page One is currently available on OVID in United States.
▸What language is Slap the Monster on Page One in?
Slap the Monster on Page One is originally in Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Slap the Monster on Page One?
Slap the Monster on Page One runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Slap the Monster on Page One rated?
It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 189 ratings.
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