Assassination
Originally released in 1965. Assassination is a war/drama film. directed by Jiří Sequens.
Starring Radoslav Brzobohatý, Rudolf Jelínek, and Ladislav Mrkvička
Synopsis
In autumn 1941, Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich’s brutal rule in occupied Bohemia and Moravia fuels Czech resistance. In spring 1942, the government-in-exile sends trained paratroopers led by Lt. Král on a mission to assassinate him. Masters Strnad and Vyskočil ambush Heydrich’s open Mercedes in Prague’s Libeň district, mortally wounding him despite a jammed submachine gun. Their success triggers harsh Nazi reprisals, mass executions, and an intense manhunt for the operatives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 20, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (16 votes)
Language
CS
Original language
Country
Czechoslovakia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- CS
Production Companies
- Filmové studio Barrandov
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assassination about?
In autumn 1941, Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich’s brutal rule in occupied Bohemia and Moravia fuels Czech resistance. In spring 1942, the government-in-exile sends trained paratroopers led by L...
Who directed Assassination?
Assassination was directed by Jiří Sequens.
How long is Assassination?
Assassination has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Assassination released?
Assassination was released on August 20, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Assassination?
The main cast of Assassination includes Radoslav Brzobohatý, Rudolf Jelínek, Ladislav Mrkvička, Luděk Munzar, Josef Vinklář.