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The Assassination of Trotsky

L'Assassinat de Trotsky

1972 · 103 min · Drama

In 1940 Mexico City, the exiled Bolshevik revolutionary Leon Trotsky lives under guard in his fortified villa as a Stalinist agent quietly worms his way into his circle, closing in for the kill. A brooding historical drama.

Runtime
103 min
Genre
Drama · History · Thriller
Mood
tense · thoughtful
Entry
some context
Best for
character-driven drama

Content notes: violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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