La verdadera historia de Beatrice Cenci
Directed by:
Lucio FulciCast:
Tomas Milian, Adrienne Larussa, Georges Wilson, Ignazio Spalla, Raymond Pellegrin, John Bartha, Giuseppe Fortis, Ernesto Colli, Umberto D'Orsi, Mirko Ellis (more)Plots(1)
Tomas Milian, Adrienne Larussa and Georges Wilson co-star in this brutal re-telling of the Cenci Family. The film depicts the horrific events that led to the demise of one of Italy's most prestigious families, through two timelines we establish how, and why, this much-loved family were sent to the guillotine in 1599. Based on the tragic true story, Beatrice Cenci (A.K.A The Conspiracy of Torture) shook Italy to its very core upon release in 1969 thanks to its strong condemnation of the Catholic church and set Lucio Fulci on a collision course with the graphic violence that would become synonymous with his most popular works. (88 Films)
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The Italian production The Conspiracy of Torture is essentially a slightly grittier made-for-television movie that focuses on a narrative set in a certain historical period. It is clear that Lucio Fulci did not have enough screen time to make it truly hardcore or was not allowed to explore that aspect. Gradually, though, Fulci managed with his other movies. However, if you like historical period dramas, this one is pretty good.
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The Conspiracy of Torture is something like Angélique, but without ships or Jeoffrey de Peyrac, and with just one short romantic scene + several piquant scenes of torture and classic killing. Which is not enough to satisfy Lucio Fulci’s fans. Who is this boring film even aimed at?
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