The Assassin (1961)
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
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: April 1, 1961
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
Screenplay
- Pasquale Festa Campanile (Screenplay)
- Elio Petri (Story)
- Elio Petri (Screenplay)
- Tonino Guerra (Screenplay)
- Tonino Guerra (Story)
Music: Piero Piccioni
Cinematography: Carlo Di Palma
Editing: Ruggero Mastroianni
Production: Titanus, Vides Cinematografica
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Assassin about?
- 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?
- Who directed The Assassin?
- The Assassin was directed by Elio Petri.
- Who stars in The Assassin?
- The Assassin stars Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi, Francesco Grandjacquet.
- How long is The Assassin?
- The Assassin has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Assassin?
- The Assassin is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Assassin produced?
- The Assassin was produced in Italy.