Assassin for Hire(1951)
Tonight He'll Kill Again!
Assassin for Hire Synopsis
Antonio Riccardi, a rare stamp dealer who is secretly a hired killer, pays for the violin lessons of his gifted brother Giuseppe. To meet the expenses of Giuseppe's concert debut he accepts a further job, but his decision to do so provides Detective Inspector Carson, who has long hoped to ensnare Tony, with an opportunity that might now enable him to bring about his downfall.
Assassin for Hire (1951) is a crime and mystery film directed by Michael McCarthy, released on April 1, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Sydney Tafler, Ronald Howard, Katharine Blake and John Hewer. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael McCarthy
- Writers:
- Rex Rienits
- Producers:
- Julian Wintle
- Cinematographer:
- Robert LaPresle
- Composer:
- Ronnie Emanuel
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
Assassin for Hire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sydney Tafler
as Antonio Riccardi
Ronald Howard
as Detective Inspector Carson
Katharine Blake
as Maria Riccardi
John Hewer
as Giuseppe Riccardi
- June Rodney
June Rodney
as Helen Garrett
- Gerald Case
Gerald Case
as Detective Sgt. Stott
- Gerald Case
Gerald Case
as Charlie
- Reginald Dyson
Reginald Dyson
as Josef Meyerling
Martin Benson
as Catesby
Sam Kydd
as Bert
Ewen Solon
as Fred
Key crew
Directed by Michael McCarthy, written by Rex Rienits, produced by Julian Wintle.
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Assassin for Hire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Assassin for Hire – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Assassin for Hire?
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The main cast of Assassin for Hire (1951) includes Sydney Tafler, Ronald Howard, Katharine Blake, John Hewer and June Rodney. The film was directed by Michael McCarthy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Assassin for Hire released?
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Assassin for Hire was released on April 1, 1951 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is Assassin for Hire worth watching?
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Assassin for Hire (1951) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.