Assassination
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Synopsis
Following a nuclear power debate in Parliament, a shot rings out. Was the Minister of Energy the gunman's target? And who was the would-be assassin? Police and Secret Service come under pressure to solve the case quickly. In this clearly political thriller, implications of power abuse and trampling of citizens' right are rife, but one calm police inspector brings everything down to earth.
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Jesper Langberg
Kurt Jørgensen
Lene Gürtler
Kirstine
Paul Hagen
Knudsen
Bent Mejding
Vicepolitikommisær
Tommy Kenter
Kriminalassistent
Buster Larsen
Vagtmester
Poul Glargaard
Autodirektør
Claus Strandberg
Søren Steen
Susanne Breuning
Hans Rostrup
Kjeld Nørgaard
Anne-Lise Gabold
Tina Holmer
Jørn Faurschou
Peter Eszterhás
Dianna Vangsaa
Jessie Rindom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bent Christensen
- Original Title
- Attentat
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Panorama-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bent Christensen
Department Leadership Roster
Bent Christensen
Director
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What is Assassination about?
Following a nuclear power debate in Parliament, a shot rings out. Was the Minister of Energy the gunman's target? And who was the would-be assassin? Police and Secret Service come under pressure to solve the case quickly. In this clearly political thriller, implications of power abuse and trampling of citizens' right are rife, but one calm police inspector brings everything down to earth.
Who directed Assassination?
Assassination was directed by Bent Christensen.
Who stars in Assassination?
The principal cast of Assassination includes Jesper Langberg, Lene Gürtler, Paul Hagen, Bent Mejding, Tommy Kenter.
When was Assassination released and how long is it?
Assassination was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.