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A burned body, a dogged inspector, and tangled passions collide in this Australian-set giallo mystery.

THE PYJAMA GIRL CASE

1977 · 1h 44m · NR · Mystery / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

In Australia, a retired police inspector is called to duty to solve the murder case of a young woman whose partially burned body is found on the beach. EN

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What is The Pyjama Girl Case about?

The Pyjama Girl Case is a 1977 Italian-Spanish mystery thriller directed by Flavio Mogherini about a retired inspector investigating the murder of a young woman found burned on an Australian beach.

Programmer's Pick

With its Australian backdrop and a European giallo sensibility, The Pyjama Girl Case stands out for blending sunny landscapes with noir intrigue. Ray Milland's methodical inspector refuses to let the case rest, while the film’s mix of eroticism and procedural grit keeps things simmering beneath the surface.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In the sun-drenched setting of New South Wales, the charred remains of a young woman are discovered on a beach, sparking a murder investigation that quickly ensnares local authorities. Enter a retired inspector, unwilling to accept the obvious suspects and determined to pursue the truth through his own careful methods. Meanwhile, Linda, a waitress and ferry attendant with a complicated romantic life, navigates a turbulent web of relationships—her choices echoing the film’s air of ambiguity and suspicion. As police focus on one suspect, the inspector remains skeptical, convinced the case is far from solved. The Pyjama Girl Case weaves these parallel threads into a moody, labyrinthine giallo steeped in voyeurism and uncertainty.

Details & Specs

Director
Flavio Mogherini
Writers
Flavio Mogherini, Rafael Sánchez Campoy
Release
1977
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
Italy, Spain
Language
Italian
Genres
Mystery, Thriller
Also Known As
Ein Mann gegen die Mafia, The Girl in the Yellow Pajamas, O viasmos tis gynaikas me tin kitrini pitzama, The Pajama Girl Case, Die Frau aus zweiter Hand, O viasmos mias gynaikas me kitrini pitzama

Cast & Crew

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Director: Flavio Mogherini Writers: Flavio Mogherini +1 more
Ray Milland Ray Milland Inspector Timpson Dalila Di Lazzaro Dalila Di Lazzaro Glenda Blythe Michele Placido Michele Placido Antonio Attolini Mel Ferrer Mel Ferrer Professor Henry Douglas Howard Ross Howard Ross Roy Conner Ramiro Oliveros Ramiro Oliveros Inspector Ramsey Fernando Fernán Gómez Fernando Fernán Gómez Forensics Detective Antonio Ferrandis Antonio Ferrandis Nottingham GA Giacomo Assandri Quint Vanessa Vitale Vanessa Vitale Quint's Neighbor MR Mónica Rey Patricia Clark Dorsey Enzo Staiola Enzo Staiola

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Why Cult

Australian Giallo Setting

A rare giallo thriller set in New South Wales, bringing Italian genre style to the Australian coast.

Methodical Investigator

Ray Milland plays a retired inspector whose dogged approach questions every clue and suspect.

Entangled Romances

Linda's tangled love life adds a provocative layer, intertwining personal passions with the murder mystery.

Giallo Exploitation Flair

A heady mix of exploitation elements—nudity, voyeurism, and violence—infuses the procedural with lurid tension.

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Threat File

Trigger

Murder of a young woman

Threat

Unknown killer at large

Effect

Police investigation and social suspicion

Setting

Australian beach and urban locales

Questions from the Vault

Who directed The Pyjama Girl Case? +

The Pyjama Girl Case was directed by Flavio Mogherini.

How long is The Pyjama Girl Case? +

The runtime of The Pyjama Girl Case is 104 minutes.

What genre is The Pyjama Girl Case? +

The Pyjama Girl Case is a mystery thriller with strong giallo and exploitation elements.

When was The Pyjama Girl Case released? +

The Pyjama Girl Case was released in 1977.

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