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