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Release Year1975
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Mystery, Thriller
Votes20
DirectorHelia Colombo
WritersHelia Colombo
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Police Are Blundering in the Dark
About The Police Are Blundering in the Dark
During an outbreak of violent murders in the area targeting young women, a journalist searching for a female friend gone missing ends up in a villa owned by an eccentric photographer.
Directed by Helia Colombo, The Police Are Blundering in the Dark leans on a strong ensemble — Joseph Arkim, Francisco Cortéz, Richard Fielding — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1975.
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