A Diary of a Murderess

A Diary of a Murderess

A Diary of a Murderess

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A Diary of a Murderess

"When you plan a murder don't write it down...your victim might read it!"

1975

1h 35m

5.5(12 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Overview

A beautiful young woman sets her sights on an aging millionaire. She seduces him, and moves into his mansion with him. She soon tires of him, though, and after she gets rid of him, she goes after his son.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Marisa Mell

Marisa Mell

Gina / Elisabeth

Anthony Steffen

Anthony Steffen

Richard

Lili Muráti

Lili Muráti

Louisa

Juan Ribó

Juan Ribó

Mark

Carmen Maura

Carmen Maura

The Nun

Richard Baron

The Butler

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

The Millionaire

Carla Calò

Mother Superior

Beni Deus

Beni Deus

Charles

Creative team

Directed by: Jaime Bayarri
Manuel Mur Oti

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