
The Assassination
L'Attentat
Release: 1972-10-04·Runtime: 123m·★ 6.7
ThrillerHistory
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.
Production Countries
FranceGermanyItaly
Production Companies
AMLF
Corona Filmproduktion
Sancrosiap
Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente
Transinter Films
Cast
Philippe Noiretas Pierre Garcin
Georges Staquetas Fleury
Michel Beauneas Deputy Commissioner Rouannet
Pierre Santinias Melun
Jean-François Calvéas Henri
André Rouyeras Employee
Jacques Françoisas Lestienne
Jean Bouiseas French Officer
Karin Schubertas Sabine
Gian Maria Volontéas Sadiel
Roy Scheideras Michael Howard
Roland Blancheas Acconetti's henchman
Bruno Cremeras Michel Vigneau
Daniel Ivernelas Antoine Acconetti
Denis Manuelas Azam
Nigel Davenportas CIA Official
Aude Loringas Madame Ajame
Jean-Louis Trintignantas François Darien
Jean Sebergas Edith Lemoine
Michel Bouquetas Lempereur
Marc Mazzaas Captain Lardy
Jean Bouchaudas Le Gall
François Périeras René Rouannat
Lionel Vitrantas Accident Driver (uncredited)
Michel Piccolias Colonel Kassar
Jacques Richardas Acconetti's henchman
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