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The Assassination (1972)

The Assassination (1972)

Thriller History
Release Date: 1972, October 4
Directors: Yves Boisset
Countries: Germany, France, Italy
Production: AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, Sancrosiap, Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente, Transinter Films
Cast: Roy Scheider, Karin Schubert, Philippe Noiret, Karl-Otto Alberty, Gian Maria Volonté, Lionel Vitrant, Jean Bouise, Jean Seberg, Jacques François, Roland Blanche, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Bruno Cremer

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.

Keywords:

political assassination