The 10th Victim
The 10th Victim is a 1965 science fiction film directed and co-written by Elio Petri, starring Marcello Mastroianni, Ursula Andress, Elsa Martinelli, and Salvo Randone. An international co-production between Italy and France, it is based on Robert Sheckley's 1953 short story "Seventh Victim".
Plot
In the 21st century, World War III has recently ended. In order to prevent a potential fourth war, those with violent tendencies are given an opportunity to engage in "The Big Hunt," the world's most popular form of entertainment. This event attracts participants seeking fame and fortune. The competition involves ten rounds, with each competitor experiencing five rounds as the hunters and five as the victims. The last person standing after ten rounds becomes immensely wealthy and can retire.
More details
| author | Elio Petri Ennio Flaiano Ernesto Gastaldi Giorgio Salvioni Robert Sheckley Tonino Guerra |
|---|---|
| director | Elio Petri |
| editor | Ruggero Mastroianni |
| genre | science fiction |
| keywords | 21st century attack live television load married shoot shower sponsor sponsorship temple of venus temple of venus and roma win world war iii |
| musicBy | Piero Piccioni |
| producer | Carlo Ponti |
| productionCompany | C.C. Champion Les Films Concordia |
| publisher | Interfilm |
| recordedAt | Europa |
| theme | chase death dystopian girls with guns snuff |