
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
Jean Sebergas Edith Lemoine
Gian Maria Volontéas Sadiel
Michel Bouquetas Lempereur
Jacques Françoisas Lestienne
Georges Staquetas Fleury
André Rouyeras Employee
Denis Manuelas Azam
Jacques Richardas Acconetti's henchman
Jean Bouchaudas Le Gall
Michel Beauneas Deputy Commissioner Rouannet
Lionel Vitrantas Accident Driver (uncredited)
Daniel Ivernelas Antoine Acconetti
François Périeras René Rouannat
Karin Schubertas Sabine
Jean-Louis Trintignantas François Darien
Bruno Cremeras Michel Vigneau
Roy Scheideras Michael Howard
Jean Bouiseas French Officer
Roland Blancheas Acconetti's henchman
Michel Piccolias Colonel Kassar
Pierre Santinias Melun
Aude Loringas Madame Ajame
Philippe Noiretas Pierre Garcin
Nigel Davenportas CIA Official
Jean-François Calvéas Henri
Marc Mazzaas Captain Lardy
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