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Isabella, Duchess of the Devils

Original title: Isabella, duchessa dei diavoli
  • 19691969
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
155
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49,866
8,320
Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)
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An Alsacian Baron massacres the family of a French Duke. Isabella, the Duke's baby child, escapes the massacre, is raised by gypsies and comes back twenty years later to exact revenge.An Alsacian Baron massacres the family of a French Duke. Isabella, the Duke's baby child, escapes the massacre, is raised by gypsies and comes back twenty years later to exact revenge.An Alsacian Baron massacres the family of a French Duke. Isabella, the Duke's baby child, escapes the massacre, is raised by gypsies and comes back twenty years later to exact revenge.
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
155
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
49,866
8,320
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    • Director
      • Bruno Corbucci
    • Writers
      • Giorgio Cavedon(screenplay)
      • Mario Amendola(screenplay)
      • Elisabeth Förster(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Brigitte Skay
      • Mimmo Palmara
      • Fred Williams
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    • Director
      • Bruno Corbucci
    • Writers
      • Giorgio Cavedon(screenplay)
      • Mario Amendola(screenplay)
      • Elisabeth Förster(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Brigitte Skay
      • Mimmo Palmara
      • Fred Williams
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    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Lucia Modugno and Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)
    Lucia Modugno and Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)
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    Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)
    Mimmo Palmara and Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)
    Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)
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    Mimmo Palmara and Brigitte Skay in Isabella, Duchess of the Devils (1969)

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    Brigitte Skay
    Brigitte Skay
    • Isabelle de Frissac
    Mimmo Palmara
    Mimmo Palmara
    • Baron Eric von Nutter
    Fred Williams
    Fred Williams
    • Viconte Gilbert de Villancourt
    Elina De Witt
    • Marguerite Fontaine…
    Sal Borgese
    Sal Borgese
    • Diego Mendoza the Gypsy King
    • (as Salvatore Borgese)
    Mario Novelli
    Mario Novelli
    • Mayer the Baron's Captain
    Renato Baldini
    Renato Baldini
    • Günther the Baron's Aid
    Enzo Andronico
    Enzo Andronico
    • Hitman with Hans
    Thomas Astan
    Thomas Astan
    • Kurt von Nutter
    Gioia Desideri
    Gioia Desideri
    • Susanne
    Mario De Vico
    • Paesant Accusing Diego at Trial
    Enzo Filippi
    Giacomo Furia
    • Rudolph
    Giorgio Gargiullo
    • Sire Boudois the Prefect
    Loris Gizzi
    Loris Gizzi
    • Bassompierre the King's Marshal
    Hansi Linder
    Hansi Linder
    • Nadia
    • (as Hannsi Linder)
    Furio Meniconi
    Furio Meniconi
    • Hans the Hitmen's Leader
    Lucia Modugno
    Lucia Modugno
    • Fabienne Grangier…
    • Director
      • Bruno Corbucci
    • Writers
      • Giorgio Cavedon(screenplay) (based on comics by)
      • Mario Amendola(screenplay)
      • Elisabeth Förster(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The film was based on a comic book series titled "Isabella", written by Giorgio Cavedon with art by Sandro Angiolini, published successfully for ten years (1966-1976) up to #263.
    • Goofs
      The film's action takes place during the reign of King Louis XIII of France (1610-1643), but there is a mention of the Rhine Confederation (founded 1806).

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    Solid "fumetti" adaptation
    This is an adaptation of a "fumetti", which were basically adult, (usually erotic) comic books popular in Europe in the 1960's and 70's. The most famous "fumetti"-based movies are "Barbarella" and "Diabolik", but others such as "Baba Yagi", "Satanik", and "Kriminal" have at least received a decent international DVD release. This one has been sadly neglected so far.

    The story is set in medieval times and focuses on a female swashbuckler "Isabella" (Brigitte Skay) who's seeking revenge on the cruel baron who murdered her parents. Skay is not particularly believable as a swashbuckler--it's amazing she can wield her impressive breasts, let alone a sword. But she was clearly cast in this movie mainly to get ridiculously naked at every possible opportunity, and at THAT, at least, she certainly excels. This movie has plenty of ripe sexploitation, some of which is pretty politically incorrect by today's standards (such as when the wicked baron orders his mistress to strip off and try to get a "rise" out of black servant while his entire dinner party looks on).

    The director Bruno Corbucci was the brother of famous spaghetti Western director Sergio Corbucci (probably the second most renowned spaghetti director after Sergio Leone). Brother Bruno also tried his hand the pasta-oater genre, but his most famous film was probably the crime thriller/comedy "Cop in Blue Jeans" with the great Tomas Milian. Swiss actress Brigitte Skay is definitely no Tomas Milian (although she does have nicer breasts). She is most famous for appearing in a couple Mario Bava movies like "Bay of Blood", but this is one of her few lead roles. This movie has some memorable scenes, even if it doesn't hold together too well and really runs out of gas by the end. If you like--or have even heard of--fumetti and fumetti adaptations, this is a pretty solid one and worth seeing
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    • Feb 23, 2009

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    • Release date
      • August 30, 1969 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Ms. Stiletto
    • Filming locations
      • Incir De Paolis, Rome, Lazio, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Cinesecolo
      • Internazionale Nembo Distribuzione Importazione Esportazione Film (INDIEF)
      • Hape Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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