The Assassination (1973)

  • PG
  • 11/14/1973 (US)
  • Thriller, History
  • 2h 3m

Overview

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.

Yves Boisset

Director

Ben Barzman

Screenplay

Basilio Franchina

Screenplay

Cast

Jean-Louis Trintignant's headshot

Jean-Louis Trintignant

François Darien
Michel Piccoli's headshot

Michel Piccoli

Colonel Kassar
Jean Seberg's headshot

Jean Seberg

Edith Lemoine
Gian Maria Volonté's headshot

Gian Maria Volonté

Sadiel
Michel Bouquet's headshot

Michel Bouquet

Lempereur
Bruno Cremer's headshot

Bruno Cremer

Michel Vigneau
Daniel Ivernel's headshot

Daniel Ivernel

Antoine Acconetti
Philippe Noiret's headshot

Philippe Noiret

Pierre Garcin

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