The Assassin

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

Marcello Mastroianni

as Alfredo Martelli

Micheline Presle

as Adalgisa De Matteis

Cristina Gaïoni

as Antonella Nogara

Salvo Randone

as Commissario Palumbo

Andrea Checchi

as Morello

Francesco Grandjacquet

as Vecchio Signore

Enrico Maria Salerno

Marco Mariani

as Commissario Margiotta

Franco Ressel

as Dottore Francesconi

Mac Ronay

as Suicida

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