Assignment: Paris (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, Assignment: Paris is a thriller and drama film directed by Robert Parrish, running about 85 minutes. “Paris ... a city made for excitement ... excitement on a night made for murder !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Paris-based New York Herald Tribune reporter Jimmy Race (Andrews) is sent by his boss (Sanders) behind the Iron Curtain in Budapest to investigate a meeting involving the Hungarian ambassador.
Who’s in it. Assignment: Paris stars Dana Andrews as Jimmy Race, George Sanders as Nicholas Strang, Audrey Totter as Sandy Tate and Märta Torén as Jeanne Moray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Assignment: Paris has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assignment: Paris page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assignment: Paris tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assignment: Paris (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Assignment: Paris change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Assignment: Paris worth watching?
- Assignment: Paris holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assignment: Paris?
- Assignment: Paris stars Dana Andrews, George Sanders, Audrey Totter, Märta Torén and Sandro Giglio.
- When was Assignment: Paris released?
- Assignment: Paris was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.