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.
Director: Michael McCarthy
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Sydney Tafler as Antonio Riccardi |
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Ronald Howard as Detective Inspector Carson |
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Katharine Blake as Maria Riccardi |
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John Hewer as Giuseppe Riccardi |
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June Rodney as Helen Garrett |
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Gerald Case as Detective Sgt. Stott |
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Gerald Case as Charlie |
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Reginald Dyson as Josef Meyerling |
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Martin Benson as Catesby |
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Sam Kydd as Bert |
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Ewen Solon as Fred |
| Sound | Dick Smith | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Robert LaPresle | Director of Photography |
| Production | George Mills | Production Manager |
| Production | William H. Williams | Production Supervisor |
| Directing | Ted Holliday | Assistant Director |
| Directing | Betty Harley | Continuity |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jayne Seymour | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | M.E. Gillett | Wardrobe Master |
| Sound | Laurie Clarkson | Sound Recordist |
| Directing | Michael McCarthy | Director |
| Writing | Rex Rienits | Writer |
| Production | Julian Wintle | Producer |
| Editing | Eric Hodges | Editor |
| Art | George Haslam | Art Direction |
| Camera | Moray Grant | Camera Operator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jack Craig | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Ronnie Emanuel | Original Music Composer |