The Assassin
Watch TrailerSuave 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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'assassino |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | Italy |
| Genre | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Director | Elio Petri |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (85 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.
Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.
For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.
Director: Elio Petri
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.
🎭 Cast
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
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