Assassin for Hire (1951)
Overview
Antonio Riccardi, a rare stamp dealer who is secretly a hired killer, pays for the violin lessons of his gifted brother Giuseppe. To meet the expenses of Giuseppe's concert debut he accepts a further job, but his decision to do so provides Detective Inspector Carson, who has long hoped to ensnare Tony, with an opportunity that might now enable him to bring about his downfall.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.573 |
Directed By
Michael McCarthy
Crew
Dick Smith
Betty Harley
Jayne Seymour
Ted Holliday
Laurie Clarkson
M.E. Gillett
George Mills
Robert LaPresle
William H. Williams
Eric Hodges
Julian Wintle
George Haslam
Michael McCarthy
Rex Rienits
Moray Grant
Jack Craig
Ronnie Emanuel
TOP CAST
Sydney Tafler
Antonio Riccardi
Ronald Howard
Detective Inspector Carson
Katharine Blake
Maria Riccardi
John Hewer
Giuseppe Riccardi
June Rodney
Helen Garrett
Gerald Case
Detective Sgt. Stott
Gerald Case
Charlie
Reginald Dyson
Josef Meyerling
Martin Benson
Catesby
Sam Kydd
Bert
Ewen Solon
Fred
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