

The Stendhal Syndrome
1996-01-26 · 120 min · ★ 5.5
A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.
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Production details
- Directors
- Dario Argento
- Production companies
- Cine 2000, Medusa Film
- Countries
- Italy
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,800,000
Top Cast
Asia ArgentoDet. Anna Manni
Thomas KretschmannAlfredo Grossi
Marco LeonardiMarco Longhi
Luigi DibertiInsp. Manetti
Paolo BonacelliDr. Cavanna
Lucia StaraCommessa di un negozio
Lorenzo CrespiGiulio
Vera GemmaPoliziotta
Veronica LazărMadre di Marie
Sandro GiordanoFausto
Cinzia MonrealeMoglie di Alfredo Grossi
Julien LambroschiniMarie
Maximilian NisiLuigi
Marna Del MonacoHostess
Franco DiogeneVictim’s Husband
Laura Piattella
John QuentinFatherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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