The Assassination of Trotsky

The Assassination of Trotsky
The Assassination of Trotsky
Genres: Drama, History, Thriller
Rating: 5.2
Year:1972
Country:US, GB
Budget: 2 500 000 $
Runtime: 1h 43min
Cast: Alain Delon, Romy Schneider

Description:

In 1940, the chilling atmosphere of Stalin's Soviet Union fuels a relentless pursuit as an elite assassin is sent on a mission to track down and eliminate Leon Trotsky, a prominent revolutionary who has found exile in Mexico. With an air of tension and intrigue, this cinematic tale delves into the world of political espionage and the ruthlessness that defined that era, while exploring the complex relationship between two men driven by their ideologies, yet haunted by their shared past. As the assassin infiltrates Trotsky's seemingly safe haven, an intense game of cat and mouse unfolds, challenging the line between loyalty and betrayal, duty and morality, ultimately revealing the darkest corners of human ambition and sacrifice.