The Assassination of Trotsky
"For one moment, they hold history in their hands. With one terrible blow, they make it."
Originally released in 1972. The Assassination of Trotsky is a drama/history film. directed by Joseph Losey.
Starring Richard Burton, Alain Delon, and Romy Schneider
Synopsis
A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (51 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- DDL Cinematografica
- Compagnia Internazionale Alessandra Cinematografica (CIAC)
- Cinétel
- Josef Shaftel Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Assassination of Trotsky about?
A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.
Who directed The Assassination of Trotsky?
The Assassination of Trotsky was directed by Joseph Losey.
How long is The Assassination of Trotsky?
The Assassination of Trotsky has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Assassination of Trotsky released?
The Assassination of Trotsky was released on March 30, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Assassination of Trotsky?
The main cast of The Assassination of Trotsky includes Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese, Duilio Del Prete.