Trap for the Assassin

Trap for the Assassin

1966 · 105 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Thriller

An industrialist is falsely accused of murdering one of his creditors and, because he cannot reveal that it was his mistress who gave him the money needed to pay the debt, he is sentenced to life in prison. He escapes, makes a fortune, and, years later, discovers the real culprit.

Directed by Riccardo Freda · Written by Jean-Louis Bory

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Georges Géret Roger Laroque
Jean Carmet Tristot
Jean-Pierre Marielle Lucien de Noirville
Jacques Monod le président des assises
Dominique Zardi un forçat
Irene Papas Julia de Noirville
Anne Vernon Henriette Laroque
Jean Topart Luversant
Marie-France Boyer Suzanne Laroque
Sabine Sun Victoire
Gabriele Tinti Raymond de Noirville
Germaine Delbat La mère Brun - la servante de Larouette

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