Paolo Turco emerged in the 1970s as a notable figure in Italian cult cinema, showcasing his talent in provocative films. He plays a key role in The Lickerish Quartet (1970), where his performance captures the film's erotic and surreal essence. Turco also appears in What Have They Done to Your Daughters? (1974), contributing to the gritty narrative that blends crime and exploitation. His work in these films reflects the bold experimentation of the era, solidifying his place in the realm of cult cinema.
What Have They Done to Your Daughters?
An unidentified fifteen year-old girl is found hanged after an anonymous tip-off. The girl, Silvia Polvesi, is soon discovered to have been murdered. A peeping tom is caught with photos of her having sex with a teenage drop-out but he is later released due to lack of evidence. The investigation, conducted by Inspector Silvestri and the assistant public prosecutor Vittoria Stori, focuses on the girl's parents. It transpires that a private detective, Ruggero Pollente, was hired by Silvia's mother because the latter was concerned about her activities. As a conspiracy begins to emerge, Pollente's body is found dismembered and his girlfriend is subsequently attacked by a machete-wielding killer clad in motorcycle gear...
