The Black Panther (1942 film)

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The Black Panther
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Directed by Domenico Gambino
Written by Oreste Gasperini
Based onThe Black Panther by Luis Velter
Produced by Giovanni Seyta
Starring Leda Gloria
Dria Paola
Lauro Gazzolo
Cinematography Edoardo Lamberti
Edited by Giancarlo Cappelli
Music by Paolo Di Fabio
Production
company
Stella Film
Distributed byRex Film
Release date
  • 22 March 1942 (1942-03-22)
Running time
77 minutes
CountryItaly
Language Italian

The Black Panther (Italian: La pantera nera) is a 1942 Italian crime film directed by Domenico Gambino and starring Leda Gloria, Dria Paola and Lauro Gazzolo. [1] [2] It was shot at the Titanus Studios in Rome. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Arrigo Equini and Vincenzo Pantano.

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Synopsis

Two police officers are killed while investigating criminal activities at The Black Panther nightclub. A third detective goes undercover to bring the murderers to justice.

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  1. Curti p.33
  2. Goble p.476

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