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The Assassination

The Assassination

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 4, 1972

Runtime

2h 3m

Genres

Thriller, History

User Score

66%

Original Title

L'Attentat

Production Companies

AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, Sancrosiap, Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente, Transinter Films

Director

Yves Boisset

Description

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.