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Klaus Kinski joins a double-crossed boxer in a hard-boiled quest for missing diamonds.

EYE OF THE SPIDER

1971 · 1h 34m · NR · Crime / Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Paul, a former boxer gets caught after a jewel robbery. Two of his accomplices escape with the loot. With the help of Kreuger and Gloria, Paul plans to escape and get his hands on the jewels.

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Boxers, diamonds, and Kinski—sometimes revenge is a contact sport.

Programmer's Pick

If your appetite for crime dramas leans toward bruised knuckles, double-crosses, and a dash of Kinski intensity, this poliziotteschi delivers. A boxer-turned-robber, diamond-studded grudges, and shifting loyalties—what’s not to savor?

— SassyFlix Programmer
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What is Eye of the Spider about?

Eye of the Spider is a 1971 Austrian-Italian crime thriller directed by Roberto Bianchi Montero about a diamond robber who, after being left behind and imprisoned, teams up with his old financier to settle the score and recover the stolen loot.

Details & Specs
Director
Roberto Bianchi Montero
Writers
Luigi Angelo, Aldo Crudo, Fabio De Agostini
Release
1971
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
Austria, Italy
Language
Italian

Overview

Eye of the Spider throws you into a gritty criminal underworld where betrayal is the cost of doing business. Paul, a former boxer, is left to take the fall after a jewel heist while his accomplices vanish with the diamonds. Once out of prison, Paul isn’t interested in forgiveness; instead, he partners with the heist’s original backer—who never saw a penny of the loot—to track down the missing jewels and exact revenge on the double-crossing gang. With the help of the calculating Prof. Krüger and the enigmatic Gloria, this is a tale of shifting alliances, payback, and the relentless pursuit of what’s owed. Expect hard-boiled drama, simmering tension, and a cast of characters who trust no one.

Why Cult

Double-Crossed Boxer

Paul’s journey from the boxing ring to the criminal underground adds a bruising edge to this revenge-driven caper.

Klaus Kinski Presence

Kinski’s role as Hans Fischer brings his signature intensity to the mix, elevating every scene with a chilling unpredictability.

Italian Poliziotteschi Style

This film embraces the gritty aesthetics and moral ambiguity of early-70s Italian crime cinema.

Heist & Revenge Plot

A jewel robbery gone wrong spins out into a tense chase for the missing loot and payback against treacherous partners.

Threat File

Trigger

Diamond robbery and betrayal

Threat

Double-crossed criminal gang

Effect

Imprisonment, revenge plots, criminal conflict

Setting

Criminal underworld

Questions from the Vault

What is Eye of the Spider about? +

Eye of the Spider follows a former boxer who, after being left behind during a jewel heist and serving time, joins forces with the heist’s financier to recover the stolen loot and get revenge on their old partners.

When was Eye of the Spider released? +

Eye of the Spider was released in 1971.

Who directed Eye of the Spider? +

Eye of the Spider was directed by Roberto Bianchi Montero.

How long is Eye of the Spider? +

Eye of the Spider has a runtime of 94 minutes.

What genre is Eye of the Spider? +

Eye of the Spider is a crime, drama, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Eye of the Spider? +

Eye of the Spider is available to watch on SassyFlix.

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Alternative Titles

The Eye of the Spider, Deadly Revenge, Das Auge der Spinne, The Spindle's Eye, El ojo de la araña, Original title: L'occhio del ragno