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Assassination in Davos

1974 · 110 min Drama Crime Thriller History

On February 4, 1936, Wilhelm Gustloff, leader of the NSDAP, was shot dead in Davos. His assassin, 27-year-old David Frankfurter, wanted to use the action to highlight the persecution of the Jews. This docudrama describes with great precision the events leading up to the fateful day and the trial that followed. The film was selected as the Swiss entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 48th Academy Awards, but was not nominated.

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Original Title Konfrontation
Year 1974
Country Switzerland
Genre Drama, Crime, Thriller, History
Director Rolf Lyssy
Runtime 110 min.

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Assassination in Davos is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1974. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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