


The Assassination at a glance
The Assassination is a 1972 thriller and history film, running 2h 3m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
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Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1972-10-04
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Genres
- Thriller, History
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 · 46 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmDarien, 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.
Cast
14 names
Jean-Louis TrintignantFrançois Darien
Michel PiccoliColonel Kassar
Jean SebergEdith Lemoine
Gian Maria VolontéSadiel
Michel BouquetLempereur
Bruno CremerMichel Vigneau
Daniel IvernelAntoine Acconetti
Philippe NoiretPierre Garcin
François PérierRené Rouannat
Roy ScheiderMichael Howard
Jacques FrançoisLestienne
Jean BouiseFrench Officer
Denis ManuelAzam
Marc MazzaCaptain LardyQuestions about The Assassination
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Is The Assassination suitable for children?
The Assassination is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Assassination about?
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…
How long is The Assassination?
The Assassination runs for 2h 3m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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