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1969 · 2h 2m · Crime, Drama, Thriller · Algeria, France · Rated 16 (DE)
He is alive!
A prominent politician is murdered during a demonstration. The government and army are trying to suppress the truth, but a tenacious magistrate is determined not to let them get away with it.
Directed by
Costa-GavrasBased on the novel by
Vasilis Vasilikos7.6Smart score
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anti-communismassassinationcentral intelligence agency (cia)conspiracycorruptioncoup d'etatcover-updirectdreyfus affairfar rightfar-right organizationfascismgovernmentgovernment corruptiongreecegreek military juntainvestigationjusticemilitary couppacifismpolicepolice corruptionpolitical assassinationpoliticspowerrallyright wing
Rating16 (DE)
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