Shadows in an Empty Room
Director: Alberto De Martino
Actors: Stuart Whitman, John Saxon, Martin Landau
PlotCaptain Tony Saitta, a tough and relentless police officer, becomes consumed with grief and vengeance after his sister, Louise, mysteriously dies from suspected poison. Determined to uncover the truth, Tony’s investigation leads him from sleazy nightclubs to precarious confrontations with dubious characters. Alongside Sergeant Ned Matthews and a dedicated pathologist, Tony relentlessly follows a tangled web of clues that hint at his sister's involvement with shady figures and criminal activities.
As Tony digs deeper, key suspects emerge, each with their own hidden secrets and motivations. Investigations take a dark turn as danger intensifies, revealing deep-seated corruption and a complex conspiracy entwining personal vendettas with professional deceit. In the midst of unraveling this labyrinthine mystery, Tony faces escalating threats and moral dilemmas that challenge his perception of justice. Each step he takes unravels more layers of deception but also propels him closer to a truth that could shatter everything he believed about his sister and himself.
Writers: Vincenzo Mannino, Gianfranco Clerici
Release Date: 09 Mar 1976
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: R
Country: Italy, Canada, Panama
Language: Italian, French, English
Home Video Reviews
Shadows in an Empty Room offers relentless action and shocking stunts, overshadowing its messy plot and underwhelming mystery; recommended for fans of high-octane thrillers.
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