The Assassination

1972

PG

2h 3m

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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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Writers

Ben Barzman(screenplay by)
Basilio Franchina(screenplay by)
Jorge Semprún(adaptation by)
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Jean-Louis Trintignant
François Darien
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Michel Piccoli
Colonel Kassar
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Jean Seberg
Edith Lemoine
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Bruno Cremer
Michel Vigneau
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Daniel Ivernel
Antoine Acconetti
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Philippe Noiret
Pierre Garcin
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François Périer
René Rouannat
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Roy Scheider
Michael Howard
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Jean Bouise
French Officer
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Marc Mazza
Captain Lardy
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Jacques Richard
Acconetti's henchman
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Nigel Davenport
CIA Official

Directors

Writers

Ben Barzman(screenplay by)
Basilio Franchina(screenplay by)
Jorge Semprún(adaptation by)

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Release date

October 4, 1972 (United States)

Country of origin

France

Language

French

Production companies

AMLF
Corona Filmproduktion

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