The Assassination (1972)

6.8/10 123 min Thriller History

Overview

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.

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

Jacques François

Lestienne

Jean Bouise

French Officer

Denis Manuel

Azam

Marc Mazza

Captain Lardy

Jacques Richard

Acconetti's henchman

Karin Schubert

Sabine

Nigel Davenport

CIA Official

Georges Staquet

Fleury

Pierre Santini

Melun

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