Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971)

Short Night of Glass Dolls (1971). 1h 37m | Not Rated

“Aldo Ladou0026#39;s first movie, u0026quot;Short Night of Glass Dollsu0026quot; is an effective and atmospheric giallo from the early u0026#39;70s. Jean Sorel plays the cop who, it appears, u0026quot;wakes upu0026quot; dead. Paralysed in his body and unable to communicate with the outside world, we see the events leading up to this situation unfold in his memory as, in the present, an autopsy is started to be prepared for him.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film contains a memorable cast. The delightfully beautiful Barbara Bach plays Sorelu0026#39;s missing love interest, Mira. The late Ingrid (u0026quot;Salon Kittyu0026quot;) Thulin appears as work colleague and ex-lover, Jessica. Mario Adorf is excellent as the friend and fellow cop, Jacques.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film is fast paced and the premise is gripping but I found the film less satisfying overall than many other giallo movies. Worthy of a viewing, without a doubt, but not in the same league as Argentou0026#39;s finest efforts.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWith a score by Ennio Morricone and impressive cinematography by Giuseppe Ruzzolini, u0026quot;Short Nightu0026quot; is a hauntingly beautiful and memorable film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA strong 7 out of 10.”