Assassination (1980)
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.
Director: Bent Christensen
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 28, 1980
Cast
- 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
Production: Panorama-Film
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Bent Christensen
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Assassination stars Jesper Langberg, Lene Gürtler, Paul Hagen, Bent Mejding, Tommy Kenter, Buster Larsen.
- How long is Assassination?
- Assassination has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Assassination?
- Assassination is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Assassination produced?
- Assassination was produced in Denmark.