The Assassin
Directed by Elio PetriThe antiquarian Alfredo Martelli is brought to a police precinct without any explanation and interviewed by Inspector Palumbo. During the questioning, Martelli learns that his older wealthy mistress Adalgisa De Matteis was stabbed to death and he is the prime suspect. While in jail, Martelli recalls moments of his life with Adalgisa and his love affair with the young Nicoletta Nogaro.
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The Assassin was released on April 1, 1961.
The Assassin was directed by Elio Petri.
The Assassin has a runtime of 1h 37m.
The Assassin was produced by Franco Cristaldi.
The antiquarian Alfredo Martelli is brought to a police precinct without any explanation and interviewed by Inspector Palumbo. During the questioning, Martelli learns that his older wealthy mistress Adalgisa De Matteis was stabbed to death and he is the prime suspect. While in jail, Martelli recalls moments of his life with Adalgisa and his love affair with the young Nicoletta Nogaro.
The key characters in The Assassin are Alfredo Martelli (Marcello Mastroianni), Adalgisa De Matteis (Micheline Presle), Antonella Nogara (Cristina Gaïoni).
The Assassin is rated Not Rated.
The Assassin is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller film.
The Assassin has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.