The Assassination (1972)

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.

Released

1972-10-04

Genres

Thriller, History

Runtime

123 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Yves Boisset, Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina

TMDB rating

6.6/10 from 46 votes