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Passion, betrayal, and murder simmer beneath Caribbean sun in this Italian giallo thriller.

THE BODY

1974 · 01:29:00 · R · Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A beautiful woman who lives on an island with her abusive husband, entices a young man into a murder-for-money plot.

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What is The Body about?

The Body is a 1974 Italian drama-thriller directed by Luigi Scattini about a seductive woman who entangles two men in a deadly plot on the island of Trinidad.

Synopsis

On the Caribbean Island of Trinidad, princess (Zeudi Araya), a beautiful mulatto, raises violent passions in two men, the mature and alcoholic Antoine (Enrico Maria Salerno) and the young spotted Alain (Leonard Mann). Alain falls in love with princess and they decide to kill Antoine and escape from the island. But for the two men, the sensual and cynical princess will only be the cause of death.
Details & Specs
Director
Luigi Scattini
Writers
Massimo Felisatti, Fabio Pittorru, Luigi Scattini
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 29m
Country
Italy
Language
Italian
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Also Known As
Il Corpo - Geschändetes Fleisch, El cuerpo de Emanuelle negra, Le Corps de Black Venus, El cuerpo, Lockende Augen, Original title: Il corpo

Why Cult

Sultry Giallo Atmosphere

Set on Trinidad, the film blends sun-drenched island visuals with Italian giallo's signature erotic and violent style.

Zeudi Araya Seduction

Zeudi Araya commands the screen as the captivating and dangerous Princess, drawing both men and viewers into her web.

Taboo 1970s Exploitation

Expect R-rated nudity, interracial intrigue, and the kind of boundary-pushing content that defined Euro-sleaze cinema of the era.

Murderous Love Triangle

A classic setup: cheating, betrayal, and a plan to kill, all orchestrated by a woman with her own agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Body about? +

The Body follows a seductive woman on the island of Trinidad as she manipulates two men into a deadly love triangle and murder plot.

When was The Body released? +

The Body was released in 1974.

Who directed The Body? +

The Body was directed by Luigi Scattini.

How long is The Body? +

The Body has a runtime of 89 minutes.

What genre is The Body? +

The Body is a drama-thriller with giallo elements.

Where can I watch The Body? +

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