Assassin for Hire

Assassin for Hire

Tonight He'll Kill Again!

1951 · 67 min · ★ 6.7 · Crime, Mystery

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.

Directed by Michael McCarthy · Written by Rex Rienits

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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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