Assault

A talky, stage-derived political duel of threats and counter-threats, more tense than action-packed, with a cynical view of public men.

Directed by

Pierre-Jean Ducis

Genres

Drama

Starring

Charles Vanel, André Alerme, Alice Field

Overview

Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his youth. But Mérital will not be intimidated by his adversary's move. In his turn, he discovers that Frépeau was once involved in a financial scandal, which forces the plaintiff to discontinue the prosecution.

How it feels

Tense, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, power, corruption, betrayal

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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