The Assassin

Name: The Assassin
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1961-04-01
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi

April 1, 1961
Directed by
Elio Petri

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?