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