Assassination

1967 1h 35m IT

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4.8

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5.8

IMDB

★4.8TMDB · 8★5.8IMDB · 145

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Synopsis

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John Chandler is sentenced to death only to re-emerge as his own brother, courtesy of the CIA who have arranged the subterfuge so they can use him as a double agent.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Henry Silva
John Chandler / Philip Chandler
Fred Beir
Bob
Ida Galli
Barbara
Peter Dane
Lang
Bill Vanders
Thomas
Alfredo Varelli
Morrison
Roberto Maldera
Otto
Karl-Heinz Menzinger
Hans

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Emilio P. Miraglia
Writers: Emil Bridge, Luciano Ercoli, Max Hatired
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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ERA

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59 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Emilio P. Miraglia, shot by Erico Menczer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Robby Poitevin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sergio Montanari shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Henry Silva and Fred Beir and Ida Galli carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0061367 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Emilio P. Miraglia directs. Erico Menczer behind the camera. Robby Poitevin scores. Sergio Montanari cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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Things worth knowing

159 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Emilio P. Miraglia, shot by Erico Menczer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Robby Poitevin. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sergio Montanari shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Henry Silva and Fred Beir and Ida Galli carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0061367 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 8 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.