In 1985 Carlo Vanzina directed. Under the dress nothing, an Italian thriller/erotic that, in its own way, left an indelible mark on the cinematography of the 1980s. The film's screenplay is by Franco Ferrini and Carlo and Enrico Vanzina (the latter two now known for their comedy genre films).
Under the dress nothing represents a valid foray by Carlo Vanzina into the thriller genre to which he adds the atmosphere of 1970s cinematography and the giallo genre. The film is gripping, charged with tension until the denouement and embraces numerous references to Argentine cinema and to films such as Mario Bianchi's "Naked for the Murderer" (1975), Sergio Pastore's "Seven Shawls of Yellow Silk" (1974) and, above all, to Brian DePalma's "Murder by Red Light" (1984).
Set in the corrupt world of fashion, the story flows smoothly and showcases not only beautiful models but also themes such as drugs and sex. There is no shortage of plot twists and well-crafted murders laced with a little blood. Of note is the soundtrack created by Pino Donaggio, a well-known Italian composer who has also supervised the music for several films by Brian De Palma ("Carrie, the Look of Satan," "Dressed to Kill," "Red Light Murder") and those of famous Italian directors (Lucio Fulci, Ruggero Deodato, Michele Soavi...).
Plot: A terrible omen prompts Bob (Tom Schanley) to leave the United States to join his sister in Milan. There he discovers that the girl, who works as a model, has mysteriously disappeared. Determined to find her at all costs, Bob begins a search as a series of murders throws Milan's high fashion scene into panic.
The cast includes a very good Donald Pelasence, here as Commissioner Danesi. In addition to him are Tom Schanley, Renée Simonsen, Nicola Perring, Maria McDonald, Catherine Noyes, Paolo Tomei, Sonia Raule, and Anna Galiena.
Under the dress nothing is based, in part, on Marco Parma's novel of the same name.
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Distributed by CG Entertainment, Under the dress nothing is available on DVD from Mustang Entertainment).
DVD EDITION.:
VIDEO: 16/9 1.85:1
DURATION: 90′
AUDIO: Dolby Digital 2.0 | Italian
N. DISKS: 1
OVERVIEW: Italian for the Deaf.
I saw him in two Milanese halls,one of which the good Pasquirolo,sandwich area,the year was backbreaking.
Why twice,in fact I saw it a third time to understand;predictable detective story,De Palma-like music,it remained to be understood why Jessica had neglected me all these years for the theater.Antony and Cleopatra.I would never see it again...