The Stendhal Syndrome
“Murder is an art — and she’s the canvas!”
1996•NR•1h 59m•5.5•Released
HorrorMysteryThriller
A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.
Director
Dario Argento
Writer
Dario Argento, Franco Ferrini
Budget
$4M
Languages
Italian
Studio
Cine 2000
Cast
Asia Argento
Det. Anna Manni
Thomas Kretschmann
Alfredo Grossi
Marco Leonardi
Marco Longhi
Luigi Diberti
Insp. Manetti
Paolo Bonacelli
Dr. Cavanna
Lucia Stara
Commessa di un negozio
Lorenzo Crespi
Giulio
Vera Gemma
Poliziotta
Veronica Lazăr
Madre di Marie
Sandro Giordano
Fausto
Cinzia Monreale
Moglie di Alfredo Grossi
Julien Lambroschini
Marie
Maximilian Nisi
Luigi
Marna Del Monaco
Hostess
Franco Diogene
Victim’s Husband
Production
Company
Cine 2000
Company
Medusa Film
Producer
Dario Argento
Producer
Giuseppe Colombo
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