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