Assault (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film
Released in 1936, Assault is a drama film directed by Pierre-Jean Ducis, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexandre Mérital, the leader of a political party, finds himself under attack from Frépeau, one of his opponents. The latter has indeed discovered that Mérital committed a theft in his youth. But Mérital will not be intimidated by his adversary's move. In his turn, he discovers that Frépeau was once involved in a financial scandal, which forces the plaintiff to discontinue the prosecution.
Who’s in it. Assault stars Charles Vanel as Alexandre Mérital, André Alerme as Frépeau, Alice Field as Renée de Rould and Joffre as Marc Label, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assault page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assault tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assault (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Assault change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Assault?
- Assault stars Charles Vanel, André Alerme, Alice Field, Joffre and Charles Lemontier.
- When was Assault released?
- Assault was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.