The Assassin

The Assassin (1961)

01/04/1961
Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
1h 37m

Overview

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?

  • Elio PetriDirector, Screenplay
  • Tonino GuerraScreenplay
  • Pasquale Festa CampanileScreenplay
  • Original Title

    L'assassino

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Italian

Top Billed Cast

Marcello Mastroianni

Marcello Mastroianni

Alfredo Martelli

Micheline Presle

Micheline Presle

Adalgisa De Matteis

Cristina Gaïoni

Cristina Gaïoni

Antonella Nogara

Salvo Randone

Salvo Randone

Commissario Palumbo

Andrea Checchi

Andrea Checchi

Morello

Francesco Grandjacquet

Francesco Grandjacquet

Vecchio Signore

Enrico Maria Salerno

Enrico Maria Salerno

Marco Mariani

Commissario Margiotta

Franco Ressel

Franco Ressel

Dottore Francesconi

Mac Ronay

Mac Ronay

Suicida

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