The French Conspiracy (1972)

Sadiel, a Leftist leader in a North African state, takes refuge in Switzerland in the aftermath of a coup. Aware of the threat Sadiel poses, ruthless Colonel Kassar contacts the French security services for help to capture the political activist. Darien, a police informer, is forced to lure Sadiel to Paris, allegedly to make a television piece about the newly independent Western colonies. When Sadiel gets to Paris, he is captured and delivered to his opponents. Disgusted by the way he has been manipulated, Darien tries to turn back the clock, but he doesn't know with whom he's dealing. Loosely based on the true story of Mehdi Ben Barka.

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Summary Details
Running Time2 hr
GenresThriller
FilmmakersRole
Yves Boisset Director
Ben Barzman Writer
Basilio Franchina Writer
Jorge Semprún Writer
Giuliani G. De Negri Producer
Yvon Guézel Producer
Tullio Odevaine Producer
Alfonso Sansone Producer
Ennio Morricone Composer
Ricardo Aronovich Cinematographer
Albert Jurgenson Editor
Marc Desages Production Designer
CastRole
Jean-Louis Trintignant
Michel Piccoli
Jean Seberg
Gian Maria Volontè