The Assassination(1972)
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The Assassination Synopsis
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.
The Assassination (1972) is a thriller and history film directed by Yves Boisset, released on October 4, 1972 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Piccoli, Jean Seberg and Gian Maria Volonté. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Yves Boisset
- Writers:
- Jorge Semprún, Ben Barzman, Jorge Semprún
- Producers:
- Giuliani G. De Negri, Tullio Odevaine, Yvon Guézel
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Aronovich
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, Sancrosiap, Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente, Transinter Films
- Status:
- Released
The Assassination Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Yves Boisset, written by Jorge Semprún, Ben Barzman and Jorge Semprún, produced by Giuliani G. De Negri, Tullio Odevaine and Yvon Guézel.
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The Assassination Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Assassination – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Assassination?
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The main cast of The Assassination (1972) includes Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Piccoli, Jean Seberg, Gian Maria Volonté and Michel Bouquet. The film was directed by Yves Boisset. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assassination released?
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The Assassination was released on October 4, 1972 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Assassination worth watching?
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The Assassination (1972) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.