The German Krimi film vogue of the early 60s is sometimes considered the forerunner to Italy’s Giallo craze which came immediately after. The Carpet of Horror adapts another Edgar Wallace story, this one about a secret organization whose leader uses poison gas to kill off their various enemies. A secret service agent is on their trail. The story is convoluted and needlessly confusing, but the action never lags, moving everything along at a quick pace. Fans of any of the Mabuse films will find similar enjoyment with this pulpy thriller.
Cast:
Joachim Fuchsberger - Harry Raffold
Karin Dor - Ann Learner
Eleonora Rossi Drago - Mabel Hughes
Antonio Casas - Doctor Shipley
Fernando Sancho - Hefty Henchman
Roberto Rey - John Millner/Ann's Uncle
Julio Infiesta - Inspector Burns
Carl Lange - Colonel Gregory (as Karl Lange)
José María Caffarel - Mr. Vane the Banker
Gabriel Llopart - Flesh the Associate of Clayton
Werner Peters - Clayton the Blackmailer
Marco Guglielmi - Deputy Inspector Webster
Paola Pitagora - Jane/Mabel's Maid
Pierre Besari - Bob/Harry's Butler (as Pedro Besari)
Lorenzo Robledo - Henchman Sam
Rafael Vaquero - Tonio Perelli of Auro Repair Shop
Jacinto San Emeterio - Robert of the Secret Service
Ana María Custodio - Lady Raffold
Mario Morales - Henchman
Antonio Queipo - Chief Inspector
Luana Alcañiz - Mrs. Shipley
Pedro Fenollar - Taxi Driver
Julia Pachelo - Robert's Maid
Rest of cast listed alphabetically
Raffael Wacker - Tonio
Rafael Cortés - Man Complaining in Bus Lineup (uncredited)
