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The Specter of Terror
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The Specter of Terror

1973-06-09 · 81 min · ★ 4.6

Thriller · Drama · Horror

Maria Preston, Iberia stewardess, lives with her ​​friend and companion Elena O'Hara. She finds out that is followed by a mysterious character. He is Charly, an airport employee, U.S. Vietnam veteran, unhinged and with sexual disorders due to the infidelity of his wife.

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Directors
José María Elorrieta
Production companies
Fisa
Countries
Spain
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maria PerschyMaria PerschyMaría Preston
Sancho GraciaSancho GraciaDoctor
Aramis NeyCharly Reed
Maritza OlivaresMaritza OlivaresElena O'Hara (as May Oliver)
Betsabé RuizBetsabé RuizNicole
Víctor BarreraVíctor BarreraInspector
María Dolores Tovar(as Mª Dolores Tovar)
Ernesto Vañes
Ramón LilloRamón Lillo
Titania Clement

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