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THRILLER . 1972 . 1h 45m . 5.6/10

L'arma, l'ora, il movente_

Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?

Starring Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys
5.6/10
Rating
1h 45m
Runtime
1972
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?

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Cast
Renzo Montagnani stars as Inspector Boito in L'arma, l'ora, il movente.
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Year context
L'arma, l'ora, il movente was released 54 years ago in 1972.
Overview
Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the ...
L'arma, l'ora, il movente is a Thriller, Horror, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 45m.

CAST (16)

Renzo Montagnani
Renzo Montagnani
Inspector Boito
Bedy Moratti
Bedy Moratti
Orchidea Durantini
Eva Czemerys
Eva Czemerys
Giulia Pisani
Salvatore Puntillo
Salvatore Puntillo
Moriconi
Claudia Gravy
Claudia Gravy
Sister Tarquinia
AH
Alcira Harris
AT
Arturo Trina
Ferruccio
AB
Adolfo Belletti
Anselmo Barsetti - The Sacristan
AB
Arnaldo Bellofiore
Francesco D'Adda
Francesco D'Adda
Pisani - Giulia's Husband
FP
Filippo Pompa Marcelli
(as Filippo Marcelli)
Gina Mascetti
Gina Mascetti
Mother Superior
Lorenzo Piani
Lorenzo Piani
Maurizio Bonuglia
Maurizio Bonuglia
Don Giorgio
Raniero Dorascenzi
Raniero Dorascenzi
Photographer (uncredited)
Pietro Innocenzi
Pietro Innocenzi
Photographer (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (20 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is L'arma, l'ora, il movente about?
Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?
How long is L'arma, l'ora, il movente?
L'arma, l'ora, il movente has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who stars in L'arma, l'ora, il movente?
The cast of L'arma, l'ora, il movente includes Renzo Montagnani, Bedy Moratti, Eva Czemerys, Salvatore Puntillo, Claudia Gravy.
What is the rating of L'arma, l'ora, il movente?
L'arma, l'ora, il movente has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Horror Mystery
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