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Assassin for Hire

Assassin for Hire

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 1, 1951

Runtime

1h 7m

Genres

Crime, Mystery

User Score

55%

Original Title

Assassin for Hire

Production Companies

Merton Park Studios

Director

Michael McCarthy

Description

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.