Who Saw Her Die?
Director: Aldo Lado
Actors: George Lazenby, Anita Strindberg, Adolfo Celi
PlotIn the serene, waterlogged city of Venice, sculptor Franco Serpieri eagerly welcomes his young daughter, Roberta, to spend some time with him. Reminiscing and excited about bonding, they explore the city's enchanting beauty. However, the idyllic reunion quickly unravels into horror when Roberta mysteriously vanishes and is later found murdered. Overwhelmed by grief and determined to find her killer, Franco embarks on a relentless quest for justice. His search leads him through a labyrinth of dark secrets hidden beneath Venice’s picturesque veneer. Alongside his estranged wife, Elizabeth, Franco confronts a swirling web of deceit and silent witnesses who are reluctant to divulge the truth.
As Franco delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers patterns linking his daughter's death to other unsolved cases, revealing a haunting connection that raises chilling questions about the perpetrator's identity. The atmosphere grows increasingly tense and claustrophobic, mirroring Franco's desperation and anguish. He faces numerous obstacles and false leads, complicating his pursuit while those around him become entangled in the growing danger. Haunted by his own past decisions and fighting against time and mounting threats, Franco's determination to uncover the truth intensifies, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation against the backdrop of Venice’s serene yet sinister canals.
Writers: Francesco Barilli, Massimo D'Avak, Aldo Lado
Release Date: 12 May 1972
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Italy, West Germany, Monaco
Language: French, Italian
Home Video Reviews
Who Saw Her Die? is an evocative yet unconventional giallo, with Arrow's solid technical presentation and a robust selection of insightful supplements.
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