The Assassin (1961)

Poster for The Assassin

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Elio Petri
  • Profile picture of Marcello Mastroianni
    Alfredo Martelli Marcello Mastroianni
  • Profile picture of Micheline Presle
    Adalgisa De Matteis Micheline Presle
  • Profile picture of Cristina Gaïoni
    Antonella Nogara Cristina Gaïoni
  • Profile picture of Salvo Randone
    Commissario Palumbo Salvo Randone
  • Profile picture of Andrea Checchi
    Morello Andrea Checchi
  • Profile picture of Enrico Maria Salerno
    Enrico Maria Salerno
  • Profile picture of Franco Ressel
    Dottore Francesconi Franco Ressel
  • Profile picture of Mac Ronay
    Suicida Mac Ronay

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