Embassy
“Wages an ice-cold war on your nerves.”
Synopsis
A KGB assassin infiltrates the American embassy in Beirut in an attempt to eliminate a Russian defector being protected by the CIA.
Top Cast
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Richard Roundtree
Dick Shannon
Chuck Connors
Kesten
Marie-José Nat
Laure
Ray Milland
Ambassador
Broderick Crawford
Frank Dunniger
Max von Sydow
Gorenko
David Bauer
Kadish
Larry Cross
Gamble
David Healy
Phelan
Karl Held
Rylands
Sarah Marshall
Miss Harding
Dee Pollock
Stacey
Leila Buheiry
Leila
Gail Clymer
Switchboard Operator
Edmond Hannania
First Man in Black
Saladin Nader
Roget
Dean Turner
Clem Gelber
David Parker
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Hessler
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fairchild
- Original Score
- Jonathan Hodge
- Original Title
- Embassy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hemdale, Triad Productions, Weaver Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hessler
William Fairchild, Stephen Coulter
Jonathan Hodge
Raoul Coutard
Willy Kemplen
Mel Ferrer
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hessler
Director
Jonathan Hodge
Original Music Composer
William Fairchild
Screenplay
Mel Ferrer
Producer
Raoul Coutard
Director of Photography
Willy Kemplen
Editor
John Howell
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Embassy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Embassy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Embassy about?
A KGB assassin infiltrates the American embassy in Beirut in an attempt to eliminate a Russian defector being protected by the CIA.
Who directed Embassy?
Embassy was directed by Gordon Hessler.
Who stars in Embassy?
The principal cast of Embassy includes Richard Roundtree, Chuck Connors, Marie-José Nat, Ray Milland, Broderick Crawford.
When was Embassy released and how long is it?
Embassy was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Embassy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Embassy was composed by Jonathan Hodge.
Is Embassy based on a book or true story?
Embassy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stephen Coulter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Embassy?
Embassy holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).