The Assassination
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.
Where to watch The Assassination in United States
Can I watch The Assassination in United States? Yes — you can stream The Assassination in United States on Kanopy.
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Where is The Assassination streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner |
About The Assassination
The Assassination is a 1972 French-language thriller and history film directed by Yves Boisset. The cast is led by Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Piccoli, Jean Seberg. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
The Assassination was produced by AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, and Sancrosiap and made in France and Germany. It was released on October 4, 1972, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Yves Boisset
- Writers
- Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina
- Release date
- October 4, 1972
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Germany
- Production
- AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, Sancrosiap
The Assassination cast & crew
The Assassination was directed by Yves Boisset and written by Ben Barzman and Basilio Franchina.
The cast features Jean-Louis Trintignant as François Darien, Michel Piccoli as Colonel Kassar, Jean Seberg as Edith Lemoine, Gian Maria Volonté as Sadiel, Michel Bouquet as Lempereur, and Bruno Cremer as Michel Vigneau.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Ricardo Aronovich, and it was produced by Giuliani G. De Negri and Tullio Odevaine.
Is The Assassination worth watching?
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and history, The Assassination is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Assassination
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Cast of The Assassination
Jean-Louis Trintignant
François Darien
Michel Piccoli
Colonel Kassar
Jean Seberg
Edith Lemoine
Gian Maria Volonté
Sadiel
Michel Bouquet
Lempereur
Bruno Cremer
Michel Vigneau
Daniel Ivernel
Antoine Acconetti
Philippe Noiret
Pierre Garcin
François Périer
René Rouannat
Roy Scheider
Michael Howard
Jacques François
Lestienne
Jean Bouise
French Officer
The Assassination — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Assassination in United States?
The Assassination is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is The Assassination on Kanopy?
Yes — The Assassination is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The Assassination in?
The Assassination is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Assassination?
The Assassination runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Assassination rated?
The Assassination is rated PG. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 46 ratings.
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