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The Assassination of Trotsky

A gripping drama reimagines the assassination of Leon Trotsky, as a ruthless assassin, sent by Stalin, infiltrates Trotsky's life by befriending a young man, leading to a tense and suspenseful pursuit.

Trotsky, forced to flee the Soviet Union in 1929, arrives in Mexico in 1940 and continues to advocate for socialism globally. Meanwhile, Stalin sends an assassin, Frank Jacson, to eliminate him. Jacson befriends a young communist and secures an invitation to Trotsky's home.

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Info about The Assassination of Trotsky

Studio(s): DDL Cinematografica, Compagnia Internazionale Alessandra Cinematografica (CIAC)

Originally Released: United States, Apr 20, 1972

Production Countries: France, United Kingdom, Italy

Budget: $2,500,000.00

Genres:Biography, Drama, History, Thriller