The Assassination of Trotsky
1972, French. Directed by Joseph Losey.
For one moment, they hold history in their hands. With one terrible blow, they make it.
A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Snoozefest
Your time is worth more.
5.3/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Assassination of Trotsky
The Assassination of Trotsky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Rent
Amazon VideoBuy
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Joseph LoseyDirector
- Richard BurtonLeon Trotsky
- Alain DelonFrank Jackson
- Romy SchneiderGita Samuels
- Valentina CorteseNatalia Trotsky
- Duilio Del PreteFelipe
- Enrico Maria SalernoSalazar
- Luigi VannucchiRuiz
- Jean DesaillyAlfred Rosmer
- Simone ValèreMarguerite Rosmer
- Peter ChatelOtto
- Giorgio AlbertazziCast
- Carlos MirandaSheldon Harte
Details
- Released
- 30 March 1972
- Original title
- L'Assassinat de Trotsky
- Country
- France, United Kingdom, Italy
- Written by
- Franco Solinas, Masolino D'Amico
- Budget
- $2.5M
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Assassination of Trotsky
The Courier
2020 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Snowden
2016 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Official Secrets
2019 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Judge and the Assassin
1976 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Spy, Stand Up
1982 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Quiller Memorandum
1966 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Stavisky...
1974 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Young Karl Marx
2017 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Caveman's Valentine
2001 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Mary
2024 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Assassination of Trotsky: quick answers
Is The Assassination of Trotsky worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Assassination of Trotsky?
The Assassination of Trotsky runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Assassination of Trotsky have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Assassination of Trotsky. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Assassination of Trotsky parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Assassination of Trotsky yet.
Which OTT platform is The Assassination of Trotsky on?
The Assassination of Trotsky isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Assassination of Trotsky?
If you liked The Assassination of Trotsky, try The Courier, Snowden, Official Secrets.
Who directed The Assassination of Trotsky?
The Assassination of Trotsky (1972) was directed by Joseph Losey and stars Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider.