Slap the Monster on Page One
1972, Italian. Directed by Marco Bellocchio.
Days before the general election, after a girl from a rich family is murdered in an attempted rape, the editor-in-chief of a conservative tabloid tries to derail the police investigation in order to help the right-wing candidates supported by his bosses.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Where to watch Slap the Monster on Page One
Slap the Monster on Page One is streaming on OVID and Eternal Family in India.
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Cast & crew
- Marco BellocchioDirector
- Gian Maria VolontéBizanti
- Fabio GarribaRoveda
- Carla TatòSig.ra Bizanti
- Jacques HerlinLauri
- John SteinerIng. Montelli
- Michel BardinetVanzina
- Jean RougeulDirettore de 'Il Giornale'
- Corrado SolariMario Boni
- Laura BettiRita Zigai
- Enrico DiMarcoCommissario
- Silvia KramarMaria Grazia Martini
- Massimo PatroneBidello
Details
- Released
- 19 October 1972
- Original title
- Sbatti il mostro in prima pagina
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Sergio Donati, Goffredo Fofi
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Slap the Monster on Page One: quick answers
Is Slap the Monster on Page One worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Slap the Monster on Page One?
Slap the Monster on Page One runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Slap the Monster on Page One have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Slap the Monster on Page One. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Slap the Monster on Page One parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Slap the Monster on Page One yet.
Which OTT platform is Slap the Monster on Page One on?
Slap the Monster on Page One is streaming on OVID and Eternal Family in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Slap the Monster on Page One?
If you liked Slap the Monster on Page One, try Hands Over the City, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion, One Way or Another.
Who directed Slap the Monster on Page One?
Slap the Monster on Page One (1972) was directed by Marco Bellocchio and stars Gian Maria Volonté, Fabio Garriba, Carla Tatò.