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Opera (1987)

โ€œObsession. Murder. Madness.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 543 votes 1h 47m r ThrillerHorrorCrimeMystery

#40 of 59 films from 1987 #1021 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Dario Argento ยท Written by Franco Ferrini, Dario Argento

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Overview

A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.

Cast

Cristina Marsillachas Betty
Ian Charlesonas Marco
Urbano Barberinias Inspector Alan Santini
Daria Nicolodias Mira
Coralina Cataldi-Tassonias Giulia
Antonella Vitaleas Marion
William McNamaraas Stefano
Barbara Cupistias Signora Albertini
Antonino Iuorioas Baddini (as Antonio Juorio)
Carola Stagnaroas Alma's mother
Francesca Cassolaas Alma
Maurizio Garroneas Maurizio, the raven trainer
Cristina Giachinoas Maria, the assistant director
Gyรถrgy Gyรตrivรกnyias Miro

Facts

Release dateDecember 19, 1987
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime, Mystery
LanguageIT
Budget$8,000,000
IMDbtt0093677

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Questions

How long is Opera?
Opera runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Opera worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 543 votes, which places it #40 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 34%) and #1021 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Opera?
Opera 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 Opera?
Cristina Marsillach as Betty; Ian Charleson as Marco; Urbano Barberini as Inspector Alan Santini; Daria Nicolodi as Mira; Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni as Giulia; Antonella Vitale as Marion.
What is Opera rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Opera?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/71930.

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