Venetian intrigue, twisted alliances, and a murderous pact with a Count.
THE DESIGNATED VICTIM
It was the perfect crime... but who was the victim?
Seeking an escape from his unhappy marriage, a disillusioned advertising executive is lured by a sociopathic Count into a bizarre plot to kill each other's relatives.
When in Venice, beware of Counts with murder on their minds.
If you like your giallo with a side of psychological games and Venetian decadence, here’s your ticket. Tomas Milian’s disillusioned exec and Pierre Clémenti’s predatory Count spark a dance of deception through murder plots and marital malaise. The canals of Venice never looked so treacherous.
— SassyFlix Programmer
The Designated Victim is a 1971 Italian crime drama thriller directed by Maurizio Lucidi about an advertising executive who is lured by a sociopathic Count into a deadly plot to kill each other's relatives.
- Director
- Maurizio Lucidi
- Writers
- Maurizio Lucidi, Augusto Caminito, Aldo Lado, Antonio Troiso, Fulvio Gicca Palli
- Release
- 1971
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Also Known As
- The Designated Victim, Murder by Design, A solução final, Slam Out, Original title: La vittima designata
Synopsis
Why Cult
Set in the atmospheric streets and canals of Venice, this film adds a stylish Italian twist to the classic crime thriller.
A sociopathic Count entices an unhappy executive into a plot reminiscent of classic 'exchange murders'—with a distinctly Italian flavor.
Characters navigate a web of false accusations, double lives, and obsessions, keeping you guessing who’s the real victim.
Tomas Milian and Pierre Clémenti headline a roster of Italian genre talent, elevating the drama with stylish performances.
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What is The Designated Victim about? +
The Designated Victim follows an advertising executive who forms a dangerous alliance with a sociopathic Count, leading to a plot to kill each other's relatives.
When was The Designated Victim released? +
The Designated Victim was released in 1971.
Who directed The Designated Victim? +
The Designated Victim was directed by Maurizio Lucidi.
How long is The Designated Victim? +
The Designated Victim has a runtime of 105 minutes.
What genre is The Designated Victim? +
The Designated Victim is a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Designated Victim? +
You can watch The Designated Victim on SassyFlix.
