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Inferno (1980)

“Come face to face with Hell.”

6.6/10 · 694 votes 1h 47m r ThrillerHorror

#25 of 34 films from 1980 #1185 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Dario Argento · Written by Dario Argento

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Overview

A young man returns from Rome to his sister's satanic New York apartment house.

Cast

Leigh McCloskeyas Mark Elliot
Irene Miracleas Rose Elliot
Eleonora Giorgias Sara
Daria Nicolodias Elise Stallone Van Adler
Sacha Pitoëffas Kazanian
Alida Vallias Carol
Veronica Lazăras Nurse
Gabriele Laviaas Carlo
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as Professor Arnold / Dr. Varelli
Leopoldo Mastellonias John, the Butler
Ania Pieronias Mater Lachrymarum
James Fleetwoodas Cook
Rosario Rigutinias Man
Ryan Hilliardas Shadow

Facts

Release dateFebruary 7, 1980
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 1980 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageIT
Budget$3,000,000
IMDbtt0080923

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Questions

How long is Inferno?
Inferno runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Inferno worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 694 votes, which places it #25 of 34 films released in 1980 in this index (top 29%) and #1185 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Inferno?
Inferno was directed by Dario Argento. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Deep Red (1975), Suspiria (1977), The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970).
Who stars in Inferno?
Leigh McCloskey as Mark Elliot; Irene Miracle as Rose Elliot; Eleonora Giorgi as Sara; Daria Nicolodi as Elise Stallone Van Adler; Sacha Pitoëff as Kazanian; Alida Valli as Carol.
What is Inferno rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Inferno?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/212202.

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