

The Assassin (1961)
L'assassino
Overview
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?
Where to watch The Assassin
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Novecento | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
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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? The Assassin is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie, released on 1961-04-01, runtime 97 minutes.
Is The Assassin worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Assassin 6.9 out of 10 from 93 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Assassin?
In Italy, The Assassin streams on Novecento and can be rented from Amazon Video. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Elio Petri
Cast
- Marcello Mastroianni as Alfredo Martelli
- Micheline Presle as Adalgisa De Matteis
- Cristina Gaïoni as Antonella Nogara
- Salvo Randone as Commissario Palumbo
- Andrea Checchi as Morello
- Francesco Grandjacquet as Vecchio Signore
- Enrico Maria Salerno
- Marco Mariani as Commissario Margiotta
- Franco Ressel as Dottore Francesconi
- Mac Ronay as Suicida
- Toni Ucci as Toni
- Max Cartier as Bruno
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Sources
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