Zastrozzi: A Romance

1986•52m

Production

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.

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Seasons

4 Episodes • Premiered 1986

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.

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1. Chapter One: Capture

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

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2. Chapter Two: Conspiracy

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

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3. Chapter Three: Seduction

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

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4. Chapter Four: Murder

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

Cast

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Geff Francis

Zastrozzi

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Mark McGann

Verezzi

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Tilda Swinton

Julia

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Mathew Zajac

Ugo

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Max Wall

Oliver the Priest

Photo of Maxine Audley

Maxine Audley

Bianca

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Chris Barrie

Waiter

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Christian Rodska

Second Businessman

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Richard Bremmer

Petrol Attendent

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