Maurizio Bonuglia, an Italian actor born in the late 1940s, made significant contributions to the world of cult cinema during the late 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for his roles in Top Sensation (1969), where he navigates the complexities of desire, and The Fifth Cord (1971), playing a character entangled in a web of murder and intrigue. Bonuglia's performances in Detective Belli (1969) and The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive (1972) further cement his status in the giallo genre, where he brought a unique intensity to the screen, captivating audiences with his compelling portrayals.
The Weapon, the Hour, the Motive
Don Giorgio, a handsome young priest and teacher in a convent, is involved with two lovers: Orchidea and Giulia. When he repents and vows to return to the Church, he is savagely beaten to death. Not long after, Giulia has her throat slashed. Inspector Boito falls in love with and prepared to marry Orchidea, who is also the main suspect. The key to solving the case seems to lie with an inquisitive boy called Ferruccio, who is kept locked up and drugged. He witnessed one of the murders, but will anyone believe his story?
