- Synopsis
- Sadiel, rebel leader in a North African state, takes refuge in Switzerland in the aftermath of a coup. Aware of the threat posed by Sadiel, the ruthless Colonel Kassar contacts the French security services to help in capturing the political activist. A police informer, Darien, is forced to lure Sadiel to Paris, allegedly to make a television coverage about the Third World. Arriving in Paris, Sadiel is captured and delivered to his opponents. Disgusted by the way he has been manipulated, Darien tries to turn back the clock, unknowing who's dealing with.
- Genre
- Drama Thriller Politics Based on a true story French Polar
- Director
- Cast
- Year / Country:
- 1972 /
France - Original title:
- L'attentat
- Running time
- 118 min.
- Screenwriter
- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Links
Yves Boisset
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Michel Piccoli
Jean Seberg
Gian Maria Volonté
Michel Bouquet
Bruno Cremer
Philippe Noiret
Roy Scheider
Daniel Ivernel
François Périer
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