The Assassin(1961)
L'assassino
The Assassin Synopsis
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?
The Assassin (1961) is a drama, crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Elio Petri, released on April 1, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni and Salvo Randone. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Elio Petri
- Writers:
- Pasquale Festa Campanile, Massimo Franciosa, Tonino Guerra
- Producers:
- Franco Cristaldi
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Di Palma
- Composer:
- Piero Piccioni
- Production:
- Titanus, Vides Cinematografica
- Status:
- Released
The Assassin (1961) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Assassin before you stream it.
The Assassin Cast & Crew
Main 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
Enrico Maria Salerno
Marco Mariani
as Commissario Margiotta
Franco Ressel
as Dottore Francesconi
Mac Ronay
as Suicida
Toni Ucci
as Toni
Max Cartier
as Bruno
Key crew
Directed by Elio Petri, written by Pasquale Festa Campanile, Massimo Franciosa and Tonino Guerra, produced by Franco Cristaldi.
Explore more Drama titles
The Assassin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 92 ratings.
You may also like
The Limits of Control
2009
I Am All Girls
2021
Desert Dawn
2025
Limbo
2023
The Locksmith
2023
A Pure Formality
1994
Last Three Days
2020
The Public Eye
1992
Stolen
2009
The Rookie
1990
Nostalgia
2022
Blindfire
2020
The Devil You Know
2022
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
1970
Suburbicon
2017
A Walk Among the Tombstones
2014
Out of Exile
2023
My Name Is Vendetta
2022
Shimmer Lake
2017
Inside Man
2023
Movies similar to The Assassin
The Serpent's Egg
1977
Four Boxes
2009
With a Friend Like Harry...
2000
Thief of Hearts
1984
Savage Messiah
2002
Joyride
1997
Blood Crime
2002
Unknowns
2012
Illustrious Corpses
1976
I Love a Man in Uniform
1993
Dead of Winter
1987
Illusion of Bias
2009
Page 36
2012
388 Arletta Avenue
2011
The Night Visitor
1971
Black for Remembrance
1995
Maigret Sees Red
1963
Marie-Octobre
1959
A Woman's Face
1938
Masakra
2010
The Assassin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Assassin online?
+
The Assassin (1961) is available to stream on Novecento Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Assassin?
+
The main cast of The Assassin (1961) includes Marcello Mastroianni, Micheline Presle, Cristina Gaïoni, Salvo Randone and Andrea Checchi. The film was directed by Elio Petri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assassin released?
+
The Assassin was released on April 1, 1961 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Assassin worth watching?
+
The Assassin (1961) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Assassin?
+
Yes. The official The Assassin trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.