Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie(2026)
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie Synopsis
In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie (2026) is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on October 2, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Salman Rushdie.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Writers:
- Salman Rushdie
- Producers:
- Alex Gibney, Erin Edeiken, Sruthi Pinnamaneni
- Composer:
- Will Bates
- Production:
- Jigsaw Productions
- Status:
- Released
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie (2026) Trailer
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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie Cast & Crew
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Directed by Alex Gibney, written by Salman Rushdie, produced by Alex Gibney, Erin Edeiken and Sruthi Pinnamaneni.
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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie was released on October 2, 2026 and runs for 1h 47m.
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