The 10th Victim
La decima vittima
“It's the 21st century and they have a licence to kill.”
Synopsis
In the near future, big wars are avoided by giving individuals with violent tendencies a chance to kill in the Big Hunt. The Hunt is the most popular form of entertainment in the world and also attracts participants who are looking for fame and fortune. It includes ten rounds for each competitor, five as the hunter and five as the victim.
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The 10th Victim (1965) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Polletti
Ursula Andress
Caroline Meredith
Elsa Martinelli
Olga
Salvo Randone
Professor
Massimo Serato
Lawyer Rossi
Milo Quesada
Rudi
Luce Bonifassy
Lidia Poletti
George Wang
Chinese Hunter
Evi Rigano
Victim at Hunt Ministry
Walter Williams
Cole
Richard Armstrong
Chet
Antonio Ciani
Anita Sanders
Relaxatorium Girl (uncredited)
Pier Paolo Capponi
Terrace Snack Bar Manager (uncredited)
Jacques Herlin
Masoch Club Manager (uncredited)
Wolfgang Hillinger
Baron von Richtofen (uncredited)
Mickey Knox
Martin (uncredited)
Gino Pernice
Hunter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elio Petri
- Screenplay & Story
- Elio Petri, Giorgio Salvioni, Ennio Flaiano, Tonino Guerra
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- La decima vittima
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- C. C. Champion, Les Films Concordia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elio Petri
Elio Petri, Giorgio Salvioni, Ennio Flaiano, Tonino Guerra, Robert Sheckley
Piero Piccioni
Gianni Di Venanzo
Ruggero Mastroianni
Carlo Ponti
Department Leadership Roster
Elio Petri
Director
Elio Petri
Screenplay
Giorgio Salvioni
Screenplay
Ennio Flaiano
Screenplay
Tonino Guerra
Screenplay
Carlo Ponti
Producer
Giulio Coltellacci
Costume Design
Piero Poletto
Production Design
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Gianni Di Venanzo
Director of Photography
Ruggero Mastroianni
Editor
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 10th Victim
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What is The 10th Victim about?
In the near future, big wars are avoided by giving individuals with violent tendencies a chance to kill in the Big Hunt. The Hunt is the most popular form of entertainment in the world and also attracts participants who are looking for fame and fortune. It includes ten rounds for each competitor, five as the hunter and five as the victim.
Who directed The 10th Victim?
The 10th Victim was directed by Elio Petri.
Who stars in The 10th Victim?
The principal cast of The 10th Victim includes Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Elsa Martinelli, Salvo Randone, Massimo Serato.
When was The 10th Victim released and how long is it?
The 10th Victim was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The 10th Victim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The 10th Victim was composed by Piero Piccioni.
Is The 10th Victim based on a book or true story?
The 10th Victim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Sheckley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The 10th Victim?
The 10th Victim holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).