Assault
Originally released in 1936. Assault is a drama film. directed by Pierre-Jean Ducis. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Vanel, André Alerme, and Alice Field
Synopsis
Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his youth. But Mérital will not be intimidated by his adversary's move. In his turn, he discovers that Frépeau was once involved in a financial scandal, which forces the plaintiff to discontinue the prosecution.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Charles Vanel
as Alexandre Mérital
André Alerme
as Frépeau
Alice Field
as Renée de Rould
Jean Joffre
as Marc Label
Charles Lemontier
as Garancier
Madeleine Robinson
as Georgette Mérital
Philippe Janvier
as Julien Mérital
Marcel Vergne
as Daniel Mérital
Marcel Chabrier
as Prefect
Arlette Dubreuil
as Hélène
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Productions Henri Ullmann
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assault about?
Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his youth. B...
Who directed Assault?
Assault was directed by Pierre-Jean Ducis.
How long is Assault?
Assault has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Assault released?
Assault was released on December 31, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Assault?
The main cast of Assault includes Charles Vanel, André Alerme, Alice Field, Jean Joffre, Charles Lemontier.