The Assassination

1972 2h 3m FR

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 46

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Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Yves Boisset
Writers: Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina
Languages: French
Countries: France, Germany, Italy

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, Germany, Italy.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Yves Boisset, shot by Ricardo Aronovich. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Albert Jurgenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Jean-Louis Trintignant and Michel Piccoli and Jean Seberg carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068233 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Yves Boisset directs. Ricardo Aronovich behind the camera. Ennio Morricone scores. Albert Jurgenson cuts. Produced in France, Germany, Italy. Dialogue in French.

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 3 countries: France, Germany, Italy.
3Directed by Yves Boisset, shot by Ricardo Aronovich. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Ennio Morricone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Albert Jurgenson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jean-Louis Trintignant and Michel Piccoli and Jean Seberg carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0068233 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 46 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.