The Assassin
1961, Italian. Directed by Elio Petri.
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?
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Elio PetriDirector
- Marcello MastroianniAlfredo Martelli
- Micheline PresleAdalgisa De Matteis
- Cristina GaïoniAntonella Nogara
- Salvo RandoneCommissario Palumbo
- Andrea ChecchiMorello
- Francesco GrandjacquetVecchio Signore
- Enrico Maria SalernoCast
- Marco MarianiCommissario Margiotta
- Franco ResselDottore Francesconi
- Mac RonaySuicida
- Toni UcciToni
- Max CartierBruno
Details
- Released
- 1 April 1961
- Original title
- L'assassino
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Pasquale Festa Campanile, Elio Petri, Tonino Guerra
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The Assassin: quick answers
Is The Assassin worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 93 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Assassin?
The Assassin runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Assassin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Assassin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Assassin parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Assassin yet.
Which OTT platform is The Assassin on?
The Assassin isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1961. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assassin?
If you liked The Assassin, try Limbo, I Am All Girls, The Locksmith.
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin (1961) was directed by Elio Petri and stars Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni.