Movie

The Assassination of Trotsky

“For one moment, they hold history in their hands. With one terrible blow, they make it.”

★ 5.3(57)19721h 43m

The Assassination of Trotsky is streaming on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD and Sooner. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Assassination of Trotsky

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Losey
Release date: 1972-03-30
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Italian
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: DDL Cinematografica

About The Assassination of Trotsky

The Assassination of Trotsky is a 1972 movie in the Drama, History and Thriller genres, directed by Joseph Losey, starring Richard Burton, Alain Delon and Romy Schneider. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 57 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Assassination of Trotsky in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Stalinist assassin tracks exiled revolutionary Leon Trotsky to Mexico in 1940.

Cast

Richard Burton

Leon Trotsky

Alain Delon

Frank Jackson

Romy Schneider

Gita Samuels

Valentina Cortese

Natalia Trotsky

Duilio Del Prete

Felipe

Enrico Maria Salerno

Salazar

Luigi Vannucchi

Ruiz

Jean Desailly

Alfred Rosmer

Simone Valère

Marguerite Rosmer

Peter Chatel

Otto

Giorgio Albertazzi

Carlos Miranda

Sheldon Harte

Themes & keywords

assassinationexilebiography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Assassination of Trotsky in France?+

In France, you can stream The Assassination of Trotsky on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD and Sooner.

Is The Assassination of Trotsky on Netflix?+

The Assassination of Trotsky is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel and SFR Play.

How long is The Assassination of Trotsky?+

The Assassination of Trotsky has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Assassination of Trotsky?+

The Assassination of Trotsky stars Richard Burton, Alain Delon, Romy Schneider, Valentina Cortese and Duilio Del Prete.

When did The Assassination of Trotsky come out?+

The Assassination of Trotsky is a 1972 movie directed by Joseph Losey.

What genre is The Assassination of Trotsky?+

The Assassination of Trotsky is Drama, History and Thriller film.

Who directed The Assassination of Trotsky?+

The Assassination of Trotsky was directed by Joseph Losey.