The Assassin (1961)
L'assassino (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 37min
- Crime, Thriller
- Aug 1965 (USA)
- Movie
Alfredo Martelli is picked up by the police at his apartment without justification. In the precinct, he slowly discovers what the investigation is about as we discover details about his life.
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- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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| Marcello Mastroianni | ... |
Alfredo Martelli
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| Micheline Presle | ... |
Adalgisa De Matteis
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| Cristina Gaioni | ... |
Nicoletta Nogaro
(as Cristina Gajoni)
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| Salvo Randone | ... |
Commissario Palumbo
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| Andrea Checchi | ... |
Morello
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Francesco Grandjacquet | ... |
Vecchio signore
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| Marco Mariani | ... |
Commissario Margiotta
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| Franco Ressel | ... |
Dottore Francesconi
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| Mac Ronay | ... |
Suicida
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| Toni Ucci | ... |
Toni
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Max Cartier | ... |
Bruno
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Bruno Scipioni |
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Lucia Raggi | ... |
Alfredo's Mother
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| Giovanna Gagliardo | ... |
Rosetta
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Lina Ferri | ... |
Concierge
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Carlo Egidi | ... |
Amico di Nello
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Eugenio Maggi |
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Ubaldo Micacchi |
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Silvio Bastianelli |
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Paolo Panelli | ... |
Paolo
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Franco Freda | ... |
Barbone / Tramp (uncredited)
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| Giuliano Montaldo | ... |
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| Enrico Maria Salerno | ... |
(uncredited)
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Corrado Zingaro | ... |
(uncredited)
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Directed by
| Elio Petri | ||
Written by
| Tonino Guerra | ... | (story) (as Antonio Guerra) & |
| Elio Petri | ... | (story) |
| Pasquale Festa Campanile | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Massimo Franciosa | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Tonino Guerra | ... | (screenplay) (as Antonio Guerra) & |
| Elio Petri | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Franco Cristaldi | ... | producer |
Music by
| Piero Piccioni | ||
Cinematography by
| Carlo Di Palma | ||
Editing by
| Ruggero Mastroianni | ||
Editorial Department
| Giovanna De Santis | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Giovanni Checchi | ||
| Lorenzo Vespignani | ... | (as Renzo Vespignani) |
Art Direction by
| Carlo Egidi | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Lorenzo Vespignani | ... | (as Renzo Vespignani) |
Costume Design by
| Graziella Urbinati | ||
Makeup Department
| Anna Fabrizzi | ... | hair stylist (as Anna Fabrizi) |
| Franco Freda | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Felice D'Alisera | ... | production supervisor |
| Gino Millozza | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Adolfo Cagnacci | ... | assistant director |
| Maurice Hartwig | ... | assistant director for french version |
| Giuliano Montaldo | ... | assistant director |
| Fabio Rinaudo | ... | assistant director |
| Giorgio Trentin | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Gastone Carsetti | ... | assistant production designer |
Sound Department
| Giovanni Rossi | ... | sound engineer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Dario Di Palma | ... | camera operator |
| Angelo Lannutti | ... | assistant camera (as Angelo Lannuti) |
| Alberto Spagnoli | ... | assistant camera |
Music Department
| Piero Piccioni | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Giovanna De Santis | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Albino Morandin | ... | production secretary |
| Lamberto Pippia | ... | production secretary |
| Mario Colli | ... | voice dubbing: Marco Mariani (uncredited) |
| Riccardo Cucciolla | ... | voice dubbing: Toni Ucci (uncredited) |
| Enzo Liberti | ... | voice dubbing (uncredited) |
| Gianna Piaz | ... | voice dubbing: Micheline Presle (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Titanus (1961) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Connoisseur Film Ltd. (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cooperativa Cinematográfica de Distribución (1968) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Pan World (1965) (United States) (theatrical) (dubbed)
- Carlotta Films (2012) (France) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2022) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Aquarius TV (2001) (Greece) (tv)
- Aquarius TV (2005) (Greece) (DVD)
- Arrow Films (2014) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Films sans Frontières (2015) (World-wide)
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Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Marcello Mastroianni: I Remember (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rose See more » |