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Assassin for Hire (1951)

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.

  • Crime
  • Mystery

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sydney TaflerSydney TaflerAntonio Riccardi
  • Photo of Ronald HowardRonald HowardDetective Inspector Carson
  • Photo of Katharine BlakeKatharine BlakeMaria Riccardi
  • Photo of John HewerJohn HewerGiuseppe Riccardi
  • Photo of June RodneyJune RodneyHelen Garrett
  • Photo of Gerald CaseGerald CaseDetective Sgt. Stott
  • Photo of Gerald CaseGerald CaseCharlie
  • Photo of Reginald DysonReginald DysonJosef Meyerling
  • Photo of Martin BensonMartin BensonCatesby
  • Photo of Sam KyddSam KyddBert

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