The Sandman
1981, Italian. Directed by Giulio Questi.
A young student, haunted by the memory of a mysterious figure called Coppelius who killed his father, starts to slowly lose his mind when he encounters an emotionless woman that is actually an automata, as well as a weird salesman who actually could be the man responsible for his father's death.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
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- Released
- 20 May 1981
- Original title
- L'uomo della sabbia
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Giulio Questi, Mauro Marchesini
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What The Sandman is based on
The Sandman is adapted from a novel.
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The Sandman runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
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The Sandman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 May 1981. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sandman?
If you liked The Sandman, try The Woman in Black, Roadkill, Basilisk: The Serpent King.
Who directed The Sandman?
The Sandman (1981) was directed by Giulio Questi and stars Donato Placido, Francesca Muzio, Saverio Vallone.
What is The Sandman based on?
The Sandman is adapted from a novel.