Name: The Assassin
Director: Elio Petri
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1961-01-01
Duration: 1 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi

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What is The Assassin (1961) about?

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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?

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Who stars in The Assassin?

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The Assassin stars Marcello Mastroianni (Alfredo Martelli), Micheline Presle (Adalgisa De Matteis), Cristina Gaïoni (Antonella Nogara), Salvo Randone (Commissario Palumbo), Andrea Checchi (Morello). The film was directed by Elio Petri.

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How long is The Assassin?

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The Assassin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1961.

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Is The Assassin worth watching?

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The Assassin holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama, Crime, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The Assassin?

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Streaming availability for The Assassin changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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