The Assassin (1961)

Name: The Assassin
Director: Elio Petri
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1961-04-01
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi

The Assassin (1961) is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller film directed by Elio Petri, rated 6.9/10 by 89 viewers.

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?

Directed by Elio Petri. Starring Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi.