The Designated Victim

The Designated Victim

The Designated Victim

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The Designated Victim

"It was the perfect crime... but who was the victim?"

1971

1h 45m

6.1(24 votes)

Thriller

Overview

Stefano Augenti, an ambitious advertising executive, meets a curious hippie named Count Mateo Tiepolo and they form a strange bond. Seeking an escape from his unhappy marriage, Augenti is lured by the Count into a bizarre plot to kill each other's relatives.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Tomas Milian

Stefano Augenti

Tomas Milian

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Pierre Clémenti

Count Mateo Tiepolo

Pierre Clémenti

Acting

Katia Christine

Fabienne Bélanger

Katia Christine

Acting

Luigi Casellato

Inspector Finzi

Luigi Casellato

Acting

Marisa Bartoli

Luisa Augenti, Stefano's wife

Marisa Bartoli

Writing

Ottavio Alessi

Balsamo

Ottavio Alessi

Costume & Make-Up

Alessandra Cardini

Christina Müller (as Sandra Cardini)

Alessandra Cardini

Acting

Enzo Tarascio

Argenti's business associate

Enzo Tarascio

Acting

Carla Mancini

Unknown Role

Carla Mancini

Acting

Bruno Boschetti

Augenti's Butler

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Giuseppe Alotta

Deputy Commissioner

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Renée Lorena

German Stranded at the Airport

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Vittorio Pinelli

Airport Pay Park Attendant

Vittorio Pinelli

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Cathy Marchand

Woman in black (uncredited)

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