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Inferno (1980) | Criteria

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Inferno

Italian • 1980 • 1h 47m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Thriller Horror

Synopsis

A young man returns from Rome to his sister's satanic New York apartment house.

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Cat Movies
Position 15
Included in
October 2022
Position 45
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’80s Horror
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorDario Argento

WriterDario Argento

CinematographerRomano Albani

ComposerKeith Emerson

EditorFranco Fraticelli

ProducerClaudio Argento, Salvatore Argento

Cast

Leigh McCloskeyas Mark Elliot

Irene Miracleas Rose Elliot

Eleonora Giorgias Sara

Daria Nicolodias Elise Stallone Van Adler

Sacha Pitoëffas Kazanian

Alida Vallias Carol

Veronica Lazăras Nurse

Gabriele Laviaas Carlo

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as Professor Arnold / Dr. Varelli

Leopoldo Mastellonias John, the Butler

Ania Pieronias Musical Student

James Fleetwoodas Cook

Rosario Rigutinias Man

Ryan Hilliardas Shadow

Paolo Paolonias Music Teacher

Fulvio Mingozzias Cabdriver

Luigi Lodolias Bookbinder

Rodolfo Lodias Old Man

Dario Argentoas Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Ettore Martinias Burning Building Cop (uncredited)