The Assassination
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The Assassination

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

François Darien (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a left-wing police informant, is ordered to bring his old friend Sadiel (Gian Maria Volonté) to Paris on the promise of a television special about the Third World. Sadiel is an exiled North African leader, and Colonel Kassar (Michel Piccoli) wants him badly. Yves Boisset sets the trap in motion, and once Darien sees how he has been used, his friend's life depends on whether he can undo it.

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