Zastrozzi: A Romance

Miniseries

1986 · 4 episodes · 3h 28m in all

In a heady tale of revenge and obsession, the outlaw Zastrozzi, assisted by courtesan, Matilda, abducts his half-brother, Verezzi, and torments him into believing his lover, Julia, has been murdered. His campaign of vicious psychological abuse signals a grisly bloodbath of greed, envy, betrayal, retribution, and eternal damnation.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Chapter One: Capture

   13 Apr 1986 · 52 min

   Verezzi is abducted by Ugo and Bernardo, two henchmen working for the mysterious outlaw Zastrozzi. He is able to escape.

2. 2

   2. Chapter Two: Conspiracy

   20 Apr 1986 · 52 min

   Verezzi is befriended by Claudine. Zastrozzi and Matilda conspire to manipulate Verezzi. They keep him under their control.

3. 3

   3. Chapter Three: Seduction

   27 Apr 1986 · 52 min

   Matilda informs Verezzi that Julia is dead. He then succumbs to her advances.

4. 4

   4. Chapter Four: Murder

   4 May 1986 · 52 min

   Verezzi discovers that Julia is alive. He kills himself because he regards his romance with Matilda as a betrayal. Outraged, Matilda kills Julia.