The Designated Victim
La vittima designata
“It was the perfect crime... but who was the victim?”
Synopsis
Stefano Augenti, an ambitious advertising executive, meets a curious hippie named Count Mateo Tiepolo and they form a strange bond. Seeking an escape from his unhappy marriage, Augenti is lured by the Count into a bizarre plot to kill each other's relatives.
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The Designated Victim • 1971 • Theatrical Trailer (English)
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-15
Top Cast
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Tomas Milian
Stefano Augenti
Pierre Clémenti
Count Mateo Tiepolo
Katia Christine
Fabienne Bélanger
Luigi Casellato
Inspector Finzi
Marisa Bartoli
Luisa Augenti, Stefano's wife
Ottavio Alessi
Balsamo
Alessandra Cardini
Christina Müller (as Sandra Cardini)
Enzo Tarascio
Argenti's business associate
Carla Mancini
Bruno Boschetti
Augenti's Butler
Giuseppe Alotta
Deputy Commissioner
Renée Lorena
German Stranded at the Airport
Vittorio Pinelli
Airport Pay Park Attendant
Cathy Marchand
Woman in black (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurizio Lucidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Fulvio Gicca Palli
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- La vittima designata
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni Cinematografiche Europee (P.C.E.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurizio Lucidi
Fulvio Gicca Palli, Maurizio Lucidi, Augusto Caminito, Aldo Lado, Antonio Troiso
Luis Bacalov
Aldo Tonti
Alessandro Lucidi
Pier Ludovico Pavoni
Department Leadership Roster
Maurizio Lucidi
Director
Pier Ludovico Pavoni
Producer
Fulvio Gicca Palli
Screenplay
Alessandro Lucidi
Editor
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Designated Victim
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What is The Designated Victim about?
Stefano Augenti, an ambitious advertising executive, meets a curious hippie named Count Mateo Tiepolo and they form a strange bond. Seeking an escape from his unhappy marriage, Augenti is lured by the Count into a bizarre plot to kill each other's relatives.
Who directed The Designated Victim?
The Designated Victim was directed by Maurizio Lucidi.
Who stars in The Designated Victim?
The principal cast of The Designated Victim includes Tomas Milian, Pierre Clémenti, Katia Christine, Luigi Casellato, Marisa Bartoli.
When was The Designated Victim released and how long is it?
The Designated Victim was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Designated Victim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Designated Victim was composed by Luis Bacalov.