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The cat o' nine tails, commonly shortened to the cat, is a type of multi-tailed whip or flail. It originated as an implement for physical punishment, particularly in the Royal Navy and British Army, and as a judicial punishment in Britain and some other countries.
The Cat o' Nine Tails (Italian: Il gatto a nove code) is a 1971 film produced in Italy, and directed by Dario Argento, adapted from a story by Dardano Sacchetti, Luigi Cozzi, and an uncredited Bryan Edgar Wallace. It stars Karl Malden, James Franciscus, and Catherine Spaak.
May 26, 1971 · The Cat o' Nine Tails: Directed by Dario Argento. With James Franciscus, Karl Malden, Catherine Spaak, Pier Paolo Capponi. Blind puzzle writer Franco Arno and snoopy reporter Carlo Giordani try to solve murders connected to the Terzi Institute, a pharmaceutical company where people are conducting secret genetic experiments.
The Cat O'Nine Tails is a solidly entertaining Argento outing elevated by a well-chosen cast and the director's distinctive visual style. Read Critics Reviews
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Oct 3, 2014 · A blind man and a reporter investigate a break-in at a center for genetic research.
Synopsis. Franco Arno (Karl Malden) a middle-aged blind man is walking down a street at night with his niece Lori (Cinzia De Carolis) when they pass by a man in a car.
May 10, 2017 · The noun cat-o’-nine-tails denotes a rope whip with nine knotted cords, formerly used, especially at sea, to flog offenders. This instrument of punishment was authorised in the British navy and army until 1881—cf. also to run the gauntlet.
Frequently used was the cat-o’-nine-tails, a cruel whipping contraption whose lashes were often tipped with metal or barbs; its use was finally abolished by the New York State legislature in 1848. In addition, while Lynds was warden, inmates were expected to refrain from making noise, which included talking.
Overview. cat-o'-nine-tails. Quick Reference. An instrument of punishment with which, in the days of sail, seamen were flogged on their bare backs.
Overview. A reporter and a blind, retired journalist try to solve a series of murders. The crimes are connected to experiments by a pharmaceutical company in secret research. The two end up becoming targets of the killer.
