A... For Assassin

Jul 8, 1966

1h 16m

★ 5.5

Overview

After a rich mine worker dies in mine accident, his heirs gather in his house to hear the reading of the will.

Genres

Thriller

Mystery

Production Companies

Bival Film

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Cast

Giacomo

Sergio Ciani

Angela Prescott

Mary Arden

Armando

Ivano Davoli

Adriana Prescott

Aiche Nana

Julien

Charlie Charun

Zia Marta Prescott

Giovanna Galletti

Inspector Matt

Gilberto Mazzi

Sergeant Robson

Roland Redman

Mary the Maid

Giovanna Lenzi

Notary Jackson

Aldo Rendine

Peter, the Gardener

Franco Pesce

George Prescott

Ivano Staccioli

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