Stiletto (1969 film)
Stiletto is a 1969 American crime film helmed by director Bernard L. Kowalski, featuring performances by Alex Cord, Britt Ekland, and Patrick O'Neal. The movie adapts the 1960 novel Stiletto written by Harold Robbins. Notably, this production marks the first film appearance of Raul Julia.
Plot
The story follows a wealthy, globe-trotting playboy who conceals his true identity as a skilled Mafia assassin. Upon choosing to leave this dangerous profession, his former employers, unwilling to risk exposure due to his insider knowledge, dispatch their own assassins to eliminate him.
Cast
- Alex Cord portraying Count Cesare Cardinali
- Britt Ekland as Illeana
- Patrick O'Neal in the role of Baker
- Joseph Wiseman as Matteo
- Barbara McNair playing Ahn Dessie
- John Dehner as the District Attorney
- Titos Vandis in the role of Tonio
- Eduardo Ciannelli portraying Don Andrea
- Roy Scheider as Bennett
- Lincoln Kilpatrick playing Hannibal Smith
- Louie Elias as Mann
- Luke Andreas in the role of Macy
- Dominic Barto portraying Franchini
- James Tolkan as Edwards
- Amaru as Rosa
- Raul Julia appearing as a Party Guest
See also
External links
- Stiletto at the British Film Institute