The Venetian Affair (1966)
“Vaughn! Venice! Vooom!”
Former CIA man, Bill Fenner, now a downbeat, loner journalist, is sent to Venice to investigate the shock suicide bombing by an American diplomat at a peace conference.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Jerry Thorpe, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Robert Vaughn, Felicia Farr, Karlheinz Böhm, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Robert Vaughn
as Bill Fenner
Felicia Farr
as Claire Connor
Karlheinz Böhm
as Robert Wahl
Luciana Paluzzi
as Giulia Almeranti
Boris Karloff
as Dr. Pierre Vaugiroud
Roger C. Carmel
as Mike Ballard
Ed Asner
as Frank Rosenfeld
Joe De Santis
as Jan Aarvan
Fabrizio Mioni
as Russo
Bill Weiss
as Goldsmith
Elke Sommer
as Sandra Fane
Wesley Lau
as Neill CarlsonCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 89 min |
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