The Trap (Italian: La Gabbia), also known as Collector's Item, Dead Fright and The Cage,[1] is a 1985 erotic thriller directed by Giuseppe Patroni Griffi (his last theatrical film), and starring Tony Musante, Laura Antonelli, and Florinda Bolkan.[2] Famed Italian horror director Lucio Fulci contributed to the screenplay (this film was done during the time Fulci was recovering from hepatitis, so he was unable to direct it).
| The Trap | |
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 Italian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Giuseppe Patroni Griffi |
| Screenplay by | Lucio Fulci Concha Hombria Roberto Leoni Alberto Silvestri |
| Story by | Francesco Barilli |
| Produced by | Juan L. Isasi Ettore Spagnuolo |
| Starring | Laura Antonelli Tony Musante Florinda Bolkan |
| Cinematography | Juan Amorós Hans Burman |
| Edited by | Sergio Montanari |
| Music by | Ennio Morricone |
Release date |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Italy/Spain |
| Language | Italian |
The film is based on a story called "L'Occhio" ("The Eye"), written by filmmaker Francesco Barilli.[3] Barilli intended to make the film himself, but had trouble securing backing and balked at the producers wanting Shelley Winters in the lead role. So he sold the idea to Patroni Griffi and let him produce and direct it, retitling it The Trap. Barilli said of the finished product "Lets' talk frankly here, that movie sucks...." and Fulci even used profanity alluding to his opinion of Patroni Griffi, who he felt stole his chance to direct the film.[4]
Plot
editMichael Parker is a successful American businessman living in Italy with his girlfriend Hélène. However, when she leaves on vacation, Michael soon becomes involved in an affair with Marie, a woman he once had a one-night stand with. This affair proves more difficult for Michael, as Marie is not going to let him off the hook again so easily. To complicate matters worse, Marie's young daughter Jacqueline also finds herself attracted to Michael, resulting in an incestuous love triangle.
Cast
edit- Laura Antonelli as Marie Colbert
- Tony Musante as Michael Parker
- Florinda Bolkan as Hélène Marcò
- Blanca Marsillach as Jacqueline
- Cristina Marsillach as Marie (young)
- Laura Troschel as Marianne
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Williams, Kari (2015). "La Gabbia (1985) – Review Summary". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ Howarth, Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 61
- ^ Howarth, Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 61
- ^ Howarth, Troy (2015). "Splintered Visions: Lucio Fulci and his Films". Midnight Marquee Press. Page 63
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