The Assassin (1961)
1h 37m 6.6/10 IMDb
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?
Director: Elio Petri
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone, Andrea Checchi
Content Warnings
Other
Gaslighting / emotional manipulation Infidelity
Sexual Content
Age-gap relationships (predatory)
Violence & Physical Harm
Gore / graphic violence (referenced)
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