# The Spider's Stratagem (1970)

> A young researcher investigating his murdered fascist-era father finds a provincial legend that mirrors his own identity and refuses to yield a stable truth.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27566

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Mystery, Drama
- Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
- Cast: Giulio Brogi, Alida Valli, Pippo Campanini, Franco Giovanelli, Tino Scotti, Allen Midgette
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066413/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: labyrinthine
- Violence: mild
- Mood: brooding, eerie, paranoid, solitary viewing, late night cinephile session

## Synopsis

A young researcher uncovers the dark truths of his father's past in a small town filled with secrets.

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