The Assassination
1972•PG•2h 3m•6.6•Released
ThrillerHistory
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.
Director
Yves Boisset
Writer
Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina
Languages
French
Studio
AMLF
Cast
Jean-Louis Trintignant
François Darien
Michel Piccoli
Colonel Kassar
Jean Seberg
Edith Lemoine
Gian Maria Volonté
Sadiel
Michel Bouquet
Lempereur
Bruno Cremer
Michel Vigneau
Daniel Ivernel
Antoine Acconetti
Philippe Noiret
Pierre Garcin
François Périer
René Rouannat
Roy Scheider
Michael Howard
Jacques François
Lestienne
Jean Bouise
French Officer
Denis Manuel
Azam
Marc Mazza
Captain Lardy
Jacques Richard
Acconetti's henchman
Production
Company
AMLF
Company
Corona Filmproduktion
Company
Sancrosiap
Company
Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente
Company
Transinter Films
Producer
Giuliani G. De Negri
Producer
Yvon Guézel
Producer
Tullio Odevaine
Producer
Alfonso Sansone
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