Deep Red

Deep Red

(1975)

Tagline

Starring

David Hemmings Daria Nicolodi Gabriele Lavia Macha Méril Eros Pagni

Director

Dario Argento

Genre

Crime Foreign Horror Mystery Thriller

Running Time

126 minutes

Deep Red

Overview

Deep Red (original title Profondo rosso; also known as The Hatchet Murders) is a 1975 Italian giallo film, directed by Dario Argento and co-written by Argento and Bernardino Zapponi. It was released on 7 March 1975. It was produced by Claudio and Salvatore Argento, and the film's score was composed and performed by Goblin. It stars David Hemmings as a music teacher who investigates a series of murders performed by a mysterious figure wielding a hatchet. Although the film was not a financial success internationally, the film has met with critical acclaim, and is the most well-known giallo film to date.

Released

7 March 1975

Budget

£0

Revenue

£0

Language

Italian

Studio

Rizzoli Films

Country of Origin

Italy

Cast

David Hemmings...Marcus Daly
Daria Nicolodi...Gianna Brezzi
Gabriele Lavia...Carlo
Macha Méril...Helga Ulmann
Eros Pagni...Supt. Calcabrini
Giuliana Calandra...Amanda Righetti
Piero Mazzinghi...Bardi
Clara Calamai...Marta
Glauco Mauri...Prof. Giordani

Crew

Dario Argento...Director
Bernardino Zapponi...Screenplay
Dario Argento...Writer