Stiletto
“What some people dream of...the Harold Robbins people do. They do it all in Stiletto.”
Synopsis
A rich, jet-setting playboy has a secret life: he's also a professional Mafia hitman. When he decides it's time to retire from that life, he finds that his former employers don't like the idea that someone who knows so much about them won't be under their control anymore, and decide to send their own hitmen to eliminate him.
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Alex Cord
Count Cesare Cardinali
Britt Ekland
Illeana
Patrick O'Neal
George Baker
Joseph Wiseman
Emilio Matteo
Barbara McNair
Ahn Dessie
John Dehner
District Attorney Frank Simpson
Titos Vandis
Tonio
Eduardo Ciannelli
Don Andrea
Roy Scheider
Bennett
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Hannibal Smith
Louie Elias
Mann
Luke Andreas
Macy
Dominic Barto
Franchini
James Tolkan
Edwards
Amaru
Rosa
Leonardo Cimino
Allie Fargo (uncredited)
Olympia Dukakis
Mrs. Amato (uncredited)
Charles Durning
Cop (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard L. Kowalski
- Screenplay & Story
- W.R. Burnett, Harold Robbins, A.J. Russell
- Original Score
- Sid Ramin
- Original Title
- Stiletto
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard L. Kowalski
W.R. Burnett, Harold Robbins, A.J. Russell
Sid Ramin
Jack Priestley
Stuart Chasmar, Frank Mazzola
Norman Rosemont, Joseph E. Levine
Department Leadership Roster
W.R. Burnett
Writer
Norman Rosemont
Producer
Bernard L. Kowalski
Director
Harold Robbins
Writer
Jack Priestley
Director of Photography
A.J. Russell
Writer
Alvin Colt
Costume Design
Stuart Chasmar
Editor
Sid Ramin
Original Music Composer
Frank Mazzola
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stiletto
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stiletto about?
A rich, jet-setting playboy has a secret life: he's also a professional Mafia hitman. When he decides it's time to retire from that life, he finds that his former employers don't like the idea that someone who knows so much about them won't be under their control anymore, and decide to send their own hitmen to eliminate him.
Who directed Stiletto?
Stiletto was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.
Who stars in Stiletto?
The principal cast of Stiletto includes Alex Cord, Britt Ekland, Patrick O'Neal, Joseph Wiseman, Barbara McNair.
When was Stiletto released and how long is it?
Stiletto was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Stiletto?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stiletto was composed by Sid Ramin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stiletto?
Stiletto holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).