The Assassin
1961•1h 37m•6.8•Released
DramaCrimeMysteryThriller
Suave antiques dealer Alfredo Martelli is picked up by the police with no justification. At the precinct, Martelli realizes what the investigation is all about-- that he is the main suspect in the killing of his wealthy ex-lover. Is he guilty, or is he just a sleaze?
Director
Elio Petri
Writer
Tonino Guerra, Pasquale Festa Campanile, Elio Petri, Massimo Franciosa
Languages
Italian
Studio
Titanus
Cast
Marcello Mastroianni
Alfredo Martelli
Micheline Presle
Adalgisa De Matteis
Cristina Gaïoni
Antonella Nogara
Salvo Randone
Commissario Palumbo
Andrea Checchi
Morello
Francesco Grandjacquet
Vecchio Signore
Enrico Maria Salerno
Marco Mariani
Commissario Margiotta
Franco Ressel
Dottore Francesconi
Mac Ronay
Suicida
Toni Ucci
Toni
Max Cartier
Bruno
Giovanna Gagliardo
Rosetta
Bruno Scipioni
Liana Ferri
Production
Company
Titanus
Company
Vides Cinematografica
Producer
Franco Cristaldi
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