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The Possessed

The Possessed

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The Possessed

1965

1h 25m

6.8(57 votes)

Mystery

Thriller

Horror

Overview

While visiting his favorite resort village during winter, a writer investigates the apparent suicide of a woman he was infatuated with.

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Production Companies

Istituto Luce Cinecittà

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

13 members

Directing

Peter Baldwin

Bernard, the writer

Peter Baldwin

Acting

Salvo Randone

Enrico

Salvo Randone

Acting

Valentina Cortese

Irma

Valentina Cortese

Acting

Pia Lindström

Adriana

Pia Lindström

Acting

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Photographer

Pier Giovanni Anchisi

Acting

Ennio Balbo

Coroner

Ennio Balbo

Acting

Anna Maria Gherardi

Servant girl

Anna Maria Gherardi

Acting

Bruno Scipioni

Unknown Role

Bruno Scipioni

Acting

Mario Laurentino

Doctor

Mario Laurentino

Acting

Vittorio Duse

The Police Officer

Vittorio Duse

Acting

Philippe Leroy

Mario

Philippe Leroy

Acting

Virna Lisi

Tilde

Virna Lisi

Acting

Jean Rougeul

The Journalist (uncredited)

Jean Rougeul

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