L'assassino
CrimeDramaThriller
While in police custody on suspicion of murdering his wealthy mistress, a young antiquarian recalls past episodes of his sordid life to determine what has led him to his current predicament.
Director
Elio Petri
Writers
Tonino Guerra, Elio Petri, Pasquale Festa Campanile
Stars
Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaioni
Language
Italian
Country
Italy, France
🏆 1
Wins
🎯 2
Nominations
💬 12
Reviews
📋 2.4K
Watchlists
🎭 Top Cast
Marcello Mastroianni
as Alfredo Martelli
Micheline Presle
as Adalgisa De Matteis
Cristina Gaioni
as Nicoletta Nogaro
Salvo Randone
as Il commissario Palumbo
Andrea Checchi
as Morello
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Francesco Grandjacquet
as Il vecchio signore
Marco Mariani
as Il commissario Margiotta
Franco Ressel
as Il dottor Francesconi
Mac Ronay
as La suicida
Toni Ucci
as Toni
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Production
Titanus, Vides Cinematografica, Société Générale de Cinématographie (S.G.C.)
🏷️ Keywords
policeitalymale police officerpolice officerreference to marcus aurelius
🎯 Categories
ItalianCrimeDramaThriller
⭐ Featured Review
Marcello the playboy.
"A socialite is murdered and her playboy lover, (the young and handsome Marcello), is brought in for questioning. During his stay in custody we get to see the real sneaky playboy in action via flashback. Is he guilty or just a sleaze. Cleverly constructed and effectively shot by Woody Allen's favourite camera person, Carlo Di Palma...."
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📖 Synopsis
While in police custody on suspicion of murdering his wealthy mistress, a young antiquarian recalls past episodes of his sordid life to determine what has led him to his current predicament.