The Pyjama Girl Case
by Flavio Mogherini
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Actor: Dalila Di Lazzaro, Howard Ross, Mel Ferrer, Michele Placido, Ray MillandDirector: Flavio Mogherini
Brand: WEA DES Moines Video
Cinematographer: Carlo Carlini
Cinematographer: Raúl Artigot
Writer: Flavio Mogherini
Editor: Adriano Tagliavia
Producer: Giorgio Salvioni
Writer: Rafael Sánchez Campoy
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; Italian (Original Language)
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 103 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-03-28
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Blue Underground
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- BASED ON THE INFAMOUS REAL-LIFE MURDER CASE THAT SHOCKED THE WORLD! When the mutilated corpse of a young woman is found on an Australian beach, retired detective Thompson (Oscar(r) winner Ray Milland of THE LOST WEEKEND and DIAL M FOR MURDER) involves himself in the investigation. But before they can find the killer, the police must first identify the victim. Who was this once-beautiful girl fo
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Movie Review: Innovative 'Giallo'
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a slightly unusual and different film within the luridly camp Italian cinematic tradition known as the `giallo'. Although an Italian/Spanish co-production, directed by Italian Flavio Mogherini (perhaps best known as an art director and production designer) the film is set in Australia. The majority of `giallo's' rely significantly on their European locations (normally capital cities) and work into their narrative the anxieties of a modern world made up of morally vacuous jet setters and tourists. By displacing his largely European cast down under Mogherini proves that the `giallo' is a particularly durable form which need not rely on Europe for its contextual base. Even so the familiar story of a displaced foreigner falling foul of corruption and perversity remains intact. Two other innovations of Morgherini's effort is a particularly clever double narrative, two strands that initially appear unrelated come together in a very effective and surprising finale. The film is also based on true events, but as with all cinematic endeavours one must take into account the creative license required to produce a dramatic and entertaining film. With these three innovations intact it's a surprise that the direction is rather insipid and flat. The film hasn't dated too well, and lacks the gorgeous visuals of an Argento or Bava film; this is somewhat surprising considering the directors background as a designer. The film's innovations alone are not enough, and the whole thing is saved by a cool electronic score by Riz Ortolani (although the two songs featured in the film are dire) and a wonderfully grumpy turn by Welsh Hollywood legend Ray Milland as a 'retired' detective. Inspector Thompson provides the films humour, and when he departs from the film it leaves a yawning chasm. This is an intriguing, but not very assured `giallo', which does deserve greater visibility. Thankfully Blue Underground have addressed this latter issue with an excellent DVD. Originally released in 1977, the film is presented very attractively with a number of short supplementary items which help to contextualise the films 'true story' background.
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