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