The Assassination (1972)
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.
Director: Yves Boisset
Genre: Thriller, History
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: October 4, 1972
Cast
- Jean-Louis Trintignant - François Darien
- Michel Piccoli - Colonel Kassar
- Jean Seberg - Edith Lemoine
- Gian Maria Volonté - Sadiel
- Michel Bouquet - Lempereur
- Bruno Cremer - Michel Vigneau
- Daniel Ivernel - Antoine Acconetti
- Philippe Noiret - Pierre Garcin
- François Périer - René Rouannat
- Roy Scheider - Michael Howard
Screenplay
- Jorge Semprún (Adaptation)
- Ben Barzman (Screenplay)
- Jorge Semprún (Dialogue)
- Basilio Franchina (Screenplay)
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Ricardo Aronovich
Editing: Albert Jurgenson
Production: AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, Sancrosiap, Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente, Transinter Films
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
political assassination
More Films by Director: Yves Boisset
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Assassination about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Assassination?
- The Assassination was directed by Yves Boisset.
- Who stars in The Assassination?
- The Assassination stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Piccoli, Jean Seberg, Gian Maria Volonté, Michel Bouquet, Bruno Cremer.
- How long is The Assassination?
- The Assassination has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is The Assassination?
- The Assassination is a Thriller, History film.
- Where was The Assassination produced?
- The Assassination was produced in France, Germany, Italy.