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Alfredo Martelli viene arrestato dalla polizia nel suo appartamento senza giustificazione. Al commissariato, scopre lentamente di cosa tratta l'indagine mentre scopriamo i dettagli della sua... Leggi tuttoAlfredo Martelli viene arrestato dalla polizia nel suo appartamento senza giustificazione. Al commissariato, scopre lentamente di cosa tratta l'indagine mentre scopriamo i dettagli della sua vita.Alfredo Martelli viene arrestato dalla polizia nel suo appartamento senza giustificazione. Al commissariato, scopre lentamente di cosa tratta l'indagine mentre scopriamo i dettagli della sua vita.
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- Sceneggiatura
- Star
- Premi
- 1 vittoria e 2 candidature totali
Cristina Gaioni
- Nicoletta Nogaro
- (as Cristina Gajoni)
Recensioni in evidenza
"L'Assassino" was Elio Petri's remarkably assured debut. It's a Kafkaesque story of a man, (Marcello Mastrioanni), under investigation for the murder of his former mistress, (Micheline Presle), The film flits back and forth between the investigation and events in Mastrioanni's past life. It's clear from the outset that what interests Petri isn't so much the prospect of making a thriller but dissecting the protagonist's way of life. This is the Italy of La Dolce Vita or at least the sweet life that was emerging for people like Mastrioanni if they could only keep themselves free of accusations of murder. This is one of his greatest performances but the film itself disappeared soon after its release and is now something of a cult film. Carlo Di Palma was responsible for the superb black and white cinematography.
More than a whodunit ,it is more some kind of jig saw puzzle, in a fragmented story full of flashbacks , a cat and mouse play between the suspect (Mastroianni)and superintendent Colombo (sorry ,Palumbo,played by Salvo Randone) and a depiction of the latter's method -one can wonder whether his mates in his cell are really convicts ;besides ,as the movie progresses, the principal is shown in a less flattering light (scene of the ""doctor" ).
Very good acting by the principal ,who seems caught in a kafkaesque situation (it's a long time before he learns what he's accused of :the phone call verges on cynicism on the cop's part)his questioning and his imprisonment is a real descent into hell; Micheline Presles has a relatively short screen time,but she makes all her scenes count .
Elio Petri would improve his technique in " indagine su un citado al di sopra di agni suspetto" (1970)
Very good acting by the principal ,who seems caught in a kafkaesque situation (it's a long time before he learns what he's accused of :the phone call verges on cynicism on the cop's part)his questioning and his imprisonment is a real descent into hell; Micheline Presles has a relatively short screen time,but she makes all her scenes count .
Elio Petri would improve his technique in " indagine su un citado al di sopra di agni suspetto" (1970)
The Assassin is an ironic tale upon the setbacks of an unscrupulous and arriviste antiquarian, Alfredo (Marcello Mastroianni, Giallo napoletano), whom ambitious projects are thwarted when he is accused of the murder of his former lover and partner Adalgisa (Micheline Presle, I Briganti italiani).
Arrested by the officer Margiotta (Marco Mariani, La Morte risale a ieri sera) and questioned by the commissioner Palumbo (Salvo Randone, Il Criminale), Alfredo is put in jail with two hoodlums (Toni Ucci, Cadavere per signora, and Paolo Panelli, Mia Nonna poliziotto). During the inquiry, he is confronted with the other relatives of the victim, her husband Morello (Andrea Checchi, Caccia all'Uomo), her associate in the construction of a new hostel (Francesco Grandjacquet, Roma citta aperta), her maid Rosa (Giovanna Gagliardo) and her new lover Bruno (Max Cartier, Rocco e i suoi fratelli).
While the police tries to make him confess, charging him notably to have had an anarchist and antifascist grandfather, will Alfredo manage to get out the trap of the circumstances? Will he still be able to marry his girlfriend Nicoletta (Cristina Gajoni, Un Maledetto Imbroglio), the daughter of a rich industrialist? As he is put in the newspapers as an ideal culprit, the film sketches the social satire of an Italy in quest of landmarks. (Viewed in Italian 1h37 version.)
Arrested by the officer Margiotta (Marco Mariani, La Morte risale a ieri sera) and questioned by the commissioner Palumbo (Salvo Randone, Il Criminale), Alfredo is put in jail with two hoodlums (Toni Ucci, Cadavere per signora, and Paolo Panelli, Mia Nonna poliziotto). During the inquiry, he is confronted with the other relatives of the victim, her husband Morello (Andrea Checchi, Caccia all'Uomo), her associate in the construction of a new hostel (Francesco Grandjacquet, Roma citta aperta), her maid Rosa (Giovanna Gagliardo) and her new lover Bruno (Max Cartier, Rocco e i suoi fratelli).
While the police tries to make him confess, charging him notably to have had an anarchist and antifascist grandfather, will Alfredo manage to get out the trap of the circumstances? Will he still be able to marry his girlfriend Nicoletta (Cristina Gajoni, Un Maledetto Imbroglio), the daughter of a rich industrialist? As he is put in the newspapers as an ideal culprit, the film sketches the social satire of an Italy in quest of landmarks. (Viewed in Italian 1h37 version.)
10sol-
A slow moving although artistic triumph in most aspects, the cinematography is excellent and the background music is not only appropriate but also essential in establishing the mood and atmosphere of the film. In terms of plot, it is rather interesting as a story of feelings of guilt and police interrogation, yet in seems a little short in plot substance, as at times the material really drags. The melding of flashbacks could also be improved on, as it is hard to distinguish between thoughts, memories and reality. However, the overall experience is excellent and the factors I've mention do not severely affect it, but it is not nearly perfect as a film.
First film of Elio Petri and it is very well made. Bit confusing at first as we seem to be seeing two Marcello Mastroianni until we realise that we are. Flashbacks are well to the fore in this noir like, Kafka-esque tale of a antique dealer, man about town played by Mastroianni. He has an older than he, lover and benefactor and a younger girl as well although his older lover seems to encourage this. Unfortunately she gets killed, he gets called in and the police reckon they have an open and shut case. Terrible scenes in a bare prison cell where he awaits his fate and he's joined by a couple of guys to keep him company, or rough him up, or incriminate him or something not too good. We are constantly having to try and determine whether this guy is the killer or not and just how wretched a person he is with his healing and dealing and his womanising and cadging of money. Petri engages us throughout and also encourages us to attempt to evaluate goodness and to sample police justice in action.
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- ConnessioniReferenced in Marcello Mastroianni: mi ricordo, sì, io mi ricordo (1997)
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- Tempo di esecuzione
- 1h 37min(97 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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