The 10th Victim

"It's the 21st century and they have a licence to kill."

1965 1h 32m IT

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★6.7TMDB · 248🍅82%Rotten Tomatoes★6.6IMDB · 5,208

ComedyDramaScience Fiction

Synopsis

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In the near future, big wars are avoided by giving individuals with violent tendencies a chance to kill in the Big Hunt. The Hunt is the most popular form of entertainment in the world and also attracts participants who are looking for fame and fortune. It includes ten rounds for each competitor, five as the hunter and five as the victim.

“It's the 21st century and they have a licence to kill.”

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Cast

Marcello Mastroianni
Marcello Polletti
Ursula Andress
Caroline Meredith
Elsa Martinelli
Olga
Salvo Randone
Professor
Massimo Serato
Lawyer Rossi
Milo Quesada
Rudi
Luce Bonifassy
Lidia Poletti
George Wang
Chinese Hunter

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elio Petri
Writers: Elio Petri, Giorgio Salvioni, Ennio Flaiano
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy, France

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ERA

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61 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Gianni Di Venanzo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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

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CAST

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Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress and Elsa Martinelli carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "It's the 21st century and they have a licence to kill.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0059095 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Elio Petri directs. Gianni Di Venanzo behind the camera. Piero Piccioni scores. Ruggero Mastroianni cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy, France. Dialogue in Italian.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

161 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: Italy, France.
3Directed by Elio Petri, shot by Gianni Di Venanzo. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Piero Piccioni. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Ruggero Mastroianni shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Marcello Mastroianni and Ursula Andress and Elsa Martinelli carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "It's the 21st century and they have a licence to kill.".
8IMDB entry: tt0059095 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.