The Assassin

Nan
1h 37m
1961
6.9 /10 (84)

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?

Country : Italy
Languages : Italiano
Released Date: 1961-04-01

Top Billed 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

Carlo Egidi

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