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The Night of the Assassin
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The Night of the Assassin

1970-08-06 · 97 min · ★ 7.0

Drama · Thriller · War

During the civil war in Cyprus, an island nation split between the Greeks and the Turks, a British peacekeeping officer is trying to prevent a Greek guerrilla fighter from escalating the violent situation even further.

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Directors
Adriano Bolzoni
Production companies
Avala film, Roberto Cinematografica, Lisa Film
Countries
Germany, Italy, Yugoslavia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael CraigMichael CraigColonel Stephen Mallory
Eva RenziEva RenziHelena
Adolfo CeliAdolfo CeliHermes
Klaus KinskiKlaus KinskiEvagoras
George SandersGeorge SandersGeneral Downes
Margaret LeeMargaret LeeNikki
Ennio BalboEnnio BalboChief of Police
Giacomo Rossi StuartGiacomo Rossi StuartLt. Tibbitt
Giuseppe AddobbatiGiuseppe AddobbatiPappyanakis
Mario NovelliMario NovelliYani
Luciano PigozziLuciano PigozziMr. Anton
Alessandro MomoAlessandro MomoAlexander
Rista ĐorđevićPriest
John StacyJohn StacyColonel Webb
Silvia FaverMolly
Rachael GriffithsSylvia
Claudio TrionfiClaudio Trionfi
Mirella PamphiliMirella Pamphili
Ennio AntonelliEnnio Antonelli

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