The Assassination

(1972)Directed by Yves Boisset123 min · PGThriller, History

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.

Jean-Louis Trintignantas François Darien
Michel Piccolias Colonel Kassar
Jean Sebergas Edith Lemoine
Michel Bouquetas Lempereur
Bruno Cremeras Michel Vigneau
Daniel Ivernelas Antoine Acconetti
Philippe Noiretas Pierre Garcin
François Périeras René Rouannat
Roy Scheideras Michael Howard
Jacques Françoisas Lestienne
Jean Bouiseas French Officer
Marc Mazzaas Captain Lardy
Jacques Richardas Acconetti's henchman
Nigel Davenportas CIA Official
KAKarl-Otto Albertyas The killer
Roland Blancheas Acconetti's henchman
Jean Bouchaudas Le Gall