The Assassin
Apr 01 1961
•2h 37m
•Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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?
Cast
See allMarcello Mastroianni
Alfredo Martelli
Micheline Presle
Adalgisa De Matteis
Cristina Gaïoni
Antonella Nogara
Salvo Randone
Commissario Palumbo
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