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The Conspiracy of Torture

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1969 | 99 min | Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.

In 1599 Italy, Beatrice Cenci is the teenage daughter of the crazed landowner and nobleman Francesco Cenci who keeps her locked up in the dungeon of his castle where he sexually abuses her. Beatrice plots with her stepmother, her besotted servant Olimpio, as well as a local bandit, named Catalano to plan Francesco’s murder.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lucio Fulci

  • Adrienne La RussaBeatrice Cenci
  • Tomas MilianOlimpo Calvetti
  • Georges WilsonFrancesco Cenci
  • Mavie BardanzelluLucrezia Petroni
  • Antonio CasagrandeDon Giacomo Cenci
  • Ignazio SpallaCatalano
  • Steffen ZachariasProspero Farinacci
  • Raymond PellegrinCardinal Lanciani
  • Giancarlo BadessiOfficer
  • John Barthaeccellenza #1