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title: "The Assassination of Trotsky"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-assassination-of-trotsky-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 4702
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Assassination of Trotsky (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-assassination-of-trotsky-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940."

### Why Watch
- 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The available sources do not provide a specific reason to skip the film beyond personal taste.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and historical with a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #historical-drama, #political-thriller, #exile, #1940s, #assassination, #true-history, #dramatization

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream The Assassination of Trotsky?
The film is available to rent or buy digitally, as indicated by streaming availability data.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching if you enjoy historical dramas featuring notable lead performances by Richard Burton and Alain Delon.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Assassination of Trotsky — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/4702)
- [The Assassination of Trotsky (1972)](https://www.archivtv.cz/the-assassination-of-trotsky-1972)
- [The Assassination of Trotsky - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Assassination_of_Trotsky)

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