The Designated Victim (1971): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
The Designated Victim is a 1971 thriller directed by Maurizio Lucidi, starring Tomas Milian as Stefano Augenti, Pierre Clémenti and Marisa Bartoli. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Maurizio Lucidi
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Designated Victim About?
The premise of The Designated Victim without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Stefano Augenti, a driven advertising executive, crosses paths with the eccentric, free‑spirited Count Mateo Tiepolo. Their unlikely friendship spirals into a dark scheme: each promises to eliminate the other's family members as a way to escape personal woes—Augenti seeking relief from his unhappy marriage and the Count drawn into the twisted pact.
The Designated Victim Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- homosexual overtones
- police
- female topless nudity
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- italy
- italian police
- venice italy
- female full frontal nudity
- escape
- murder
- husband wife relationship
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- paranoia
- sniper rifle
- race against time
- psychologist
- obsession
- mental illness
- innocent suspect
- framed for murder
- false accusation
- double life
- dead body
- psychopath
Where to Watch The Designated Victim
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Designated Victim Cast & Characters
Tomas Milian leads the cast as Stefano Augenti, with Pierre Clémenti as Count Mateo Tiepolo and Marisa Bartoli as Luisa Augenti, Stefano's wife. Directed by Maurizio Lucidi; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maurizio Lucidi
- Tomas Milian as Stefano Augenti
- Pierre Clémenti as Count Mateo Tiepolo
- Marisa Bartoli as Luisa Augenti, Stefano's wife
- Katia Christine as Fabienne Bélanger
Also Starring in The Designated Victim
· 10 more- Alessandra Cardini Christina Müller (as Sandra Cardini)
- Renée Lorena German Stranded at the Airport
- Carla Mancini
- Bruno Boschetti Augenti's Butler
- Luigi Casellato Inspector Finzi
- Vittorio Pinelli Airport Pay Park Attendant
- Enzo Tarascio Argenti's business associate
- Giuseppe Alotta Deputy Commissioner
- Cathy Marchand Woman in black (uncredited)
- Ottavio Alessi Balsamo
The Designated Victim Plot Summary
What happens in The Designated Victim from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the peak of his career, ad executive Stefano Augenti Tomas Milian finds his personal life in upheaval: a tempestuous marriage to Luisa Augenti Marisa Bartoli, a socialite who resents his ongoing affair with the French citizen Fabienne Bélanger Katia Christine. On the street, Stefano crosses paths with the enigmatic Count Matteo Tiepolo Pierre Clémenti, who coldly warns that destiny will force another meeting if they meet four more times. And they do. At a party, Matteo speaks with Stefano alone during a boat ride home, hinting that he expects something in return for their tenuous “friendship.”
Full summary
The whole story of The Designated Victim, scene by scene
The Designated Victim Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Designated Victim?
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The Designated Victim FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of The Designated Victim, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Designated Victim?
The Designated Victim runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The Designated Victim released?
The Designated Victim was released on April 22, 1971.
Who directed The Designated Victim?
The Designated Victim was directed by Maurizio Lucidi.
More films by Maurizio Lucidi Who is in the cast of The Designated Victim?
The Designated Victim stars Tomas Milian as Stefano Augenti, Pierre Clémenti as Count Mateo Tiepolo and Marisa Bartoli as Luisa Augenti, Stefano's wife, among 14 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Designated Victim?
In the US, The Designated Victim is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Designated Victim have a post-credit scene?
No. The Designated Victim has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Designated Victim in?
The original language of The Designated Victim is Italian.
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