A Bay of Blood(1971)
“They came to play, they stayed to die.”
Overview
An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.
Director
Mario Bava
Studio
Nuova Linea Cinematografica
Cast
Claudine Auger
as Renata Donati
Luigi Pistilli
as Alberto / Albert
Claudio Camaso
as Simone / Simon
Anna Maria Rosati
as Laura
Chris Avram
as Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura
Leopoldo Trieste
as Paolo Fosatti / Paul Fosatti
Laura Betti
as Anna Fossati
Brigitte Skay
as Louise / Brunhilde
Isa Miranda
as Countess Federica Donati
Paola Montenero
as Sylvie / Denise
Nicoletta Elmi
as Renata and Albert's Daughter (uncredited)
Renato Cestiè
as Renata and Albert's Son (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
Italian
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Nuova Linea Cinematografica
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Where can I watch A Bay of Blood?▼
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What is A Bay of Blood about?▼
An elderly heiress is killed by her husband who wants control of her fortunes. What ensues is an all-out murder spree as relatives and friends attempt to reduce the inheritance playing field, complicated by some teenagers who decide to camp out in a dilapidated building on the estate.
Who directed A Bay of Blood?▼
A Bay of Blood was directed by Mario Bava and released in 1971. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is A Bay of Blood?▼
A Bay of Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in A Bay of Blood?▼
The cast of A Bay of Blood includes Claudine Auger as Renata Donati, Luigi Pistilli as Alberto / Albert, Claudio Camaso as Simone / Simon, Anna Maria Rosati as Laura, Chris Avram as Franco Ventura / Frank Ventura and more.
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