The Assassin
L'assassino
Synopsis
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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The Assassin (1961) - HD Trailer [1080p] // L'Assassino
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-03
Top Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
Alfredo Martelli
Micheline Presle
Adalgisa De Matteis
Cristina Gaïoni
Antonella Nogara
Salvo Randone
Commissario Palumbo
Andrea Checchi
Morello
Francesco Grandjacquet
Vecchio Signore
Enrico Maria Salerno
Marco Mariani
Commissario Margiotta
Franco Ressel
Dottore Francesconi
Mac Ronay
Suicida
Toni Ucci
Toni
Max Cartier
Bruno
Giovanna Gagliardo
Rosetta
Bruno Scipioni
Liana Ferri
Carlo Egidi
Paolo Panelli
Paolo
Eugenio Maggi
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elio Petri
- Screenplay & Story
- Pasquale Festa Campanile, Elio Petri, Tonino Guerra, Massimo Franciosa
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- L'assassino
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Titanus, Vides Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elio Petri
Pasquale Festa Campanile, Elio Petri, Tonino Guerra, Massimo Franciosa
Piero Piccioni
Carlo Di Palma
Ruggero Mastroianni
Franco Cristaldi
Department Leadership Roster
Elio Petri
Director
Lorenzo Vespignani
Production Design
Carlo Di Palma
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
Pasquale Festa Campanile
Screenplay
Graziella Urbinati
Costume Design
Elio Petri
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Massimo Franciosa
Screenplay
Franco Cristaldi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assassin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assassin 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 directed The Assassin?
The Assassin was directed by Elio Petri.
Who stars in The Assassin?
The principal cast of The Assassin includes Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi.
When was The Assassin released and how long is it?
The Assassin was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Assassin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assassin was composed by Piero Piccioni.