United States / Nov 14, 1973 / PG / New York City, New York
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Philippe Noiret | Pierre Garcin |
| François Périer | René Rouannat |
| Roy Scheider | Michael Howard |
| Jacques François | Lestienne |
| Jean Bouise | French Officer |
| Denis Manuel | Azam |
| Marc Mazza | Captain Lardy |
| Jacques Richard | Acconetti's henchman |
| Karin Schubert | Sabine |
| Nigel Davenport | CIA Official |
| Karl-Otto Alberty | The killer |
| Georges Staquet | Fleury |
| Pierre Santini | Melun |
| Jean-François Calvé | Henri |
| Roland Blanche | Acconetti's henchman |
| Jean Bouchaud | Le Gall |
| Claudine Berg | Nurse |
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| Aude Loring | Madame Ajame |
| Henri Gilabert | |
| Michel Beaune | Deputy Commissioner Rouannet |
| Jean Launay | |
| André Rouyer | Employee |
| Jean-Louis Tristan | Policeman at the protest |
| Jean-Pierre Moreux | |
| Hari Vilas Das | Hare Krishna (uncredited) |
| Jai Balaram Das | Hare Krishna (uncredited) |
| Prabhava Vigraha Das | Hare Krishna (uncredited) |
| Swati Devi Dasi | Hare Krishna (uncredited) |
| Harvey Feigenbaum | Passerby (uncredited) |
| George Joaquim | Hare Krishna (uncredited) |
| Lionel Vitrant | Accident Driver (uncredited) |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | L'Attentat |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | France, Germany, Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | AMLF, Corona Filmproduktion, Sancrosiap, Terzafilm Produzione Indipendente, Transinter Films |
| Release date | 4 ottobre 1972 |
| Executive producer | Jean Gontier |
| Production | Giuliani G. De Negri, Tullio Odevaine, Yvon Guézel, Alfonso Sansone |
| Writer | Ben Barzman, Basilio Franchina, Jorge Semprún |
| Editing | Albert Jurgenson |
| Cinematography | Ricardo Aronovich |
| Assistant directors | Yves Boisset |
| Camera operators | Ricardo Aronovich |
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| Additional photography | Ricardo Aronovich |
| Production design | Marc Desages |
| Art direction | Marc Desages |
| Set decoration | Marc Desages |
| Music | Ennio Morricone |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone |
| Costume design | Pierre Nourry, Serge Groffe |
| Makeup | Serge Groffe, Pierre Nourry |
| Hairstyling | Serge Groffe, Pierre Nourry |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
Italy / Oct 04, 1972
France / Oct 11, 1972
Finland / Feb 16, 1973
Denmark / Mar 02, 1973
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Sweden / Mar 12, 1973
Russia / Jul 01, 1973
Türkiye / Nov 01, 1973
Hungary / Mar 21, 1974
Netherlands / Apr 11, 1974
Poland / Sep 16, 1974
Germany / Dec 13, 1974 / 16 / East Germany
TV
Germany / Oct 05, 1973 / West Germany
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