The Assassination of Trotsky(1972)
L'Assassinat de Trotsky
For one moment, they hold history in their hands. With one terrible blow, they make it.
The Assassination of Trotsky Synopsis
A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.
The Assassination of Trotsky (1972) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Joseph Losey, released on March 30, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider and Valentina Cortese. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Losey
- Writers:
- Nicholas Mosley, Masolino D'Amico, Franco Solinas
- Producers:
- Norman Priggen
- Cinematographer:
- Pasqualino De Santis
- Composer:
- Egisto Macchi
- Production:
- DDL Cinematografica, Compagnia Internazionale Alessandra Cinematografica (CIAC), Cinétel, Josef Shaftel Productions
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Assassination of Trotsky Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Burton
as Leon Trotsky
Alain Delon
as Frank Jackson
Romy Schneider
as Gita Samuels
Valentina Cortese
as Natalia Trotsky
Duilio Del Prete
as Felipe
Enrico Maria Salerno
as Salazar
Luigi Vannucchi
as Ruiz
Jean Desailly
as Alfred Rosmer
Simone Valère
as Marguerite Rosmer
Peter Chatel
as Otto
Giorgio Albertazzi
Carlos Miranda
as Sheldon Harte
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Losey, written by Nicholas Mosley, Masolino D'Amico and Franco Solinas, produced by Norman Priggen.
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The Assassination of Trotsky Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Assassination of Trotsky – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Assassination of Trotsky online?
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The Assassination of Trotsky (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Assassination of Trotsky?
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The main cast of The Assassination of Trotsky (1972) includes Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese and Duilio Del Prete. The film was directed by Joseph Losey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Assassination of Trotsky released?
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The Assassination of Trotsky was released on March 30, 1972 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Assassination of Trotsky worth watching?
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The Assassination of Trotsky (1972) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 58 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.