Four Flies on Grey Velvet
1971, Italian. Directed by Dario Argento.
When the flies start to crawl, so will your flesh...
Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have just begun when the following day he receives an envelope with photos of him killing the man. Someone is killing all his friends and trying to frame him for the murders.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 444 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Dario ArgentoDirector
- Michael BrandonRoberto Tobias
- Mimsy FarmerNina Tobias
- Jean-Pierre MarielleGianni Arrosio
- Aldo Bufi LandiPathologist
- Calisto CalistiCarlo Marosi
- Marisa FabbriAmelia, the Maid
- Oreste LionelloThe Professor
- Fabrizio MoroniMirko
- Corrado OlmiPorter
- Stefano Satta FloresAndrea
- Laura TroschelMaria
- Francine RacetteDalia
Details
- Released
- 17 December 1971
- Original title
- 4 mosche di velluto grigio
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Dario Argento, Luigi Cozzi, Mario Foglietti
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Four Flies on Grey Velvet: quick answers
What should I watch before Four Flies on Grey Velvet?
Watch The Bird with the Crystal Plumage (1970) and The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971) first.
Is Four Flies on Grey Velvet worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 444 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Four Flies on Grey Velvet?
Four Flies on Grey Velvet runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Four Flies on Grey Velvet have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Four Flies on Grey Velvet. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Four Flies on Grey Velvet parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Four Flies on Grey Velvet is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Four Flies on Grey Velvet on?
Four Flies on Grey Velvet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Four Flies on Grey Velvet?
If you liked Four Flies on Grey Velvet, try Tenebre, The Psychic, The Forbidden Photos of a Lady Above Suspicion.
Who directed Four Flies on Grey Velvet?
Four Flies on Grey Velvet (1971) was directed by Dario Argento and stars Michael Brandon, Mimsy Farmer, Jean-Pierre Marielle.