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The Assassin (Italian: L'assassino) is a 1961 Italian-French crime drama film directed by Elio Petri starring Marcello Mastroianni. It was Petri's feature film debut as a director.
With Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaioni, Salvo Randone. Alfredo Martelli is picked up by the police at his apartment without justification. In the precinct, he slowly discovers what the investigation is about as we discover details about his life.
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- Crime, Thriller
- Elio Petri
- 1965-08
The Assassin is the debut film of Elio Petri. The story focuses on a playboy who is arrested for an unknown reason; before later finding out about the charge whilst at the police station.
- (2.1K)
- Titanus, Vides Cinematografica
- Elio Petri
The Assassin is a 1961 Italian-French crime drama film directed by Elio Petri starring Marcello Mastroianni. It was Petri's feature film debut as a director.
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.
Synopsis by Robert Firsching. In this amusing look at the petty deceits of everyday life, Marcello Mastroianni shines as wealthy antique dealer Nello Poletti, a man with every comfort money can buy.
The Assassin (1961) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
