Five Dolls for an August Moon
Director: Mario Bava
Actors: William Berger, Ira von Fürstenberg, Edwige Fenech
PlotIn an isolated island mansion, a wealthy industrialist gathers a group of friends and associates for a weekend of leisure and business. The purpose of the gathering is to convince a scientist within the group to sell a revolutionary new formula he has developed. The opulent setting and seemingly friendly atmosphere mask underlying tensions and secrets among the guests. Personal and professional jealousies simmer beneath the surface, setting the stage for a high-stakes game of manipulation and greed.
As the weekend progresses, the serene getaway turns sinister when members of the party start to be found dead under mysterious circumstances. The remaining guests become engulfed in a whirlwind of suspicion and paranoia, as they try to unravel the mystery surrounding the deaths. Fear and mistrust escalate, fracturing alliances and revealing the darker sides of those gathered. As they attempt to identify the culprit among them, the island paradise becomes a perilous trap, with no clear way out.
Writers: Mario di Nardo, Mario Bava, Agatha Christie
Release Date: 25 Nov 1970
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Italy
Language: Italian
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