Exiled in Mexico and hunted by Stalin’s agents, revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky (played by Richard Burton) lives under constant threat. But when a mysterious man (Alain Delon) enters his circle, the final chapter of Trotsky’s life begins to unfold. Based on true events, this brooding political drama explores betrayal, ideology, and the chilling machinery of assassination.
Directed by Joseph Losey and featuring Romy Schneider and Valentina Cortese, this international co-production blends Cold War tension with arthouse gravitas. With its stark visuals and psychological intensity, The Assassination of Trotsky is a cerebral portrait of a man marked for death—and the forces that conspired to end him.

