The Assassination (1972)
Original title: L'Attentat
The Assassination is a 1972 French-language thriller movie directed by Yves Boisset, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Piccoli and Jean Seberg.
Darien, a left-wing police informant, is forced to lure his old friend Sadiel to Paris, allegedly to film a television special about the Third World. Sadiel, the exiled leader of a North African state, is being hunted by the ruthless Colonel Kassar, who will stop at nothing to capture his political rival. Once Sadiel arrives in Paris, Darien realizes he has been manipulated. He tries to turn back the clock, not realizing what or who he’s truly dealing with.
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What is The Assassination about?
Darien, a left-wing police informant, is forced to lure his old friend Sadiel to Paris, allegedly to film a television special about the Third World. Sadiel, the exiled leader of a North African state, is being hunted by the ruthless Colonel Kassar, who will stop at nothing to capture his political rival. Once Sadiel arrives in Paris, Darien realizes he has been manipulated. He tries to turn back the clock, not realizing what or who he’s truly dealing with.
When was The Assassination released?
The Assassination was released on 4 October 1972.
How long is The Assassination?
The Assassination runs 2h 3m.
Who made The Assassination?
The Assassination was directed by Yves Boisset.
Where can I watch The Assassination?
The Assassination is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch The Assassination
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Jean-Louis Trintignant as François Darien
- Michel Piccoli as Colonel Kassar
- Jean Seberg as Edith Lemoine
- Gian Maria Volonté as Sadiel
- Michel Bouquet as Lempereur
- Bruno Cremer as Michel Vigneau
- Daniel Ivernel as Antoine Acconetti
- Philippe Noiret as Pierre Garcin
- François Périer as René Rouannat
- Roy Scheider as Michael Howard
- Jacques François as Lestienne
- Jean Bouise as French Officer