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The Assassin

19611h 37mElio Petri
IMDb 7.0

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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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What is The Assassin (1961) 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 stars in The Assassin?

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.

How long is The Assassin?

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

Is The Assassin worth watching?

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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