The Cat o' Nine Tails
Directed by Dario ArgentoFranco Arno is a blind man who lives with his young niece and makes a living writing crossword puzzles. One night, while walking on the street, he overhears a weird conversation between two men sitting in a car parked in front of a medical institute where genetic experiments are performed. The same night, someone breaks into the institute and knocks out a guard. Arno decides to investigate with help from reporter Carlo Giordani.
The Cat o' Nine Tails Ratings & Reviews
- Franz-Josef BaurSeptember 11, 2025The Cat o' Nine Tails is a masterful giallo thriller by Dario Argento that convinces with high tension and a clever story. The unusual collaboration between a reporter and a brilliant blind puzzle solver, impressively played by Karl Malden, drives the gripping plot forward. Argento's stylish direction and the unforgettable soundtrack by Ennio Morricone create a dense, ominous atmosphere that makes this film a must-see for fans of classic suspense cinema.
- Agent WoodAugust 13, 2025A very good piece for it's time & great to see Argento refining his early suspense/thriller skills.
The Cat o' Nine Tails Trivia
The Cat o' Nine Tails was released on May 26, 1971.
The Cat o' Nine Tails was directed by Dario Argento.
The Cat o' Nine Tails has a runtime of 1h 51m.
The Cat o' Nine Tails was produced by Salvatore Argento.
The key characters in The Cat o' Nine Tails are Carlo Giordani (James Franciscus), Franco Arnò (Karl Malden), Anna Terzi (Catherine Spaak).
The Cat o' Nine Tails is rated PG.
The Cat o' Nine Tails is a Thriller, Horror, Mystery film.
The Cat o' Nine Tails has an audience rating of 5.4 out of 10.