The Assassination
1972, French. Directed by Yves Boisset.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Yves BoissetDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1972
- Original title
- L'Attentat
- Country
- France, Germany, Italy
- Written by
- Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina
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The Assassination: quick answers
Is The Assassination worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Assassination?
The Assassination runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Assassination have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Assassination. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Assassination parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Assassination is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Assassination on?
The Assassination isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assassination?
If you liked The Assassination, try Backstabbing for Beginners, The Secrets We Keep, Ripper's Revenge.
Who directed The Assassination?
The Assassination (1972) was directed by Yves Boisset and stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Michel Piccoli, Jean Seberg.