What is The Assassination of Trotsky?
The Assassination of Trotsky is a 1972 drama, history, and thriller film that dramatizes the killing of exiled Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky by NKVD agent Frank Jacson in Mexico City in 1940. It features a cast that includes Richard Burton as Trotsky, Alain Delon as Jacson, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese, and Jean, offering a chronological depiction of the final period of the revolutionary's life.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1972
- Release date
- Mar 30, 1972
- Genres
- Drama, History, Thriller
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The Assassination of Trotsky is a 1972 drama, history, and thriller film that dramatizes the killing of exiled Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky by NKVD agent Frank Jacson in Mexico City in 1940. It features a cast that includes Richard Burton as Trotsky, Alain Delon as Jacson, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese, and Jean, offering a chronological depiction of the final period of the revolutionary's life.
Culturally and historically, the film captures the climax of political exile and espionage during 1940. The tone reflects historical drama and thriller elements, with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes, presenting a focused account of historical events.
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“A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.”
- It dramatizes the killing of exiled Soviet revolutionary Leon Trotsky by NKVD agent Frank Jacson in Mexico City in 1940.
- It stars Richard Burton as Trotsky and Alain Delon as Jacson.
- The cast also features Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese, and Jean.
- The available sources do not provide a specific reason to skip the film beyond personal taste.
Watch it if you are interested in a chronological dramatization of the final period of the Russian revolutionary Trotsky's turbulent life.
The tone is dramatic and historical with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.
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Where can I stream The Assassination of Trotsky?
The film is available to rent or buy digitally, as indicated by streaming availability data.
Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy historical dramas featuring notable lead performances by Richard Burton and Alain Delon.
What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.
What are the essential episodes?
The Assassination of Trotsky is a feature film with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes rather than a television series with episodes.