Cast
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Ray Milland
as Dr. Roger Mann
Sylva Koscina
as Sonja Dorigny
Ramiro Oliveros
as Inspector Mathieu
Franco Giacobini
as Inspector Delon
Charly Bravo
as
María Silva
as School Teacher
May Heatherly
as Marina
Eduardo Calvo
as Marcel Boulone
Marisa Porcel
as
Luis Gaspar
as Policeman
María Vico
as Teacher
Swan Heinze
as Airplane Passenger
Antonio Orengo
as Coroner
Crew
Director
- Rafael Romero Marchent
Writer
- Rafael Romero Marchent
- José Manuel Martín
- José Luis Navarro
- Luciano Ercoli
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This Mystery/Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Witness to Murder presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.
Director Rafael Romero Marchent brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1974, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Witness to Murder took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 86 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 106 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 443 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Several scenes were filmed in multiple locations to capture the perfect setting.
- The film contains approximately 1329 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 1974, when this film was released:
- Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
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Details
- Release Date: April 20, 1974
- Runtime: 1h 26m