An Assassin Passes By (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, An Assassin Passes By is a drama film directed by Michel Vianey, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. The story of a serial killer but bears little resemblance to a slasher movie. We know almost at once who the killer is and the emphasis is not on the murders but on his psychology as he falls in love with one of his prospective victims - a weakness which, of course, will be his downfall.
Who’s in it. An Assassin Passes By stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Ravic, Carole Laure as Pauline, Richard Berry as Jacques and Féodor Atkine as Fontaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, An Assassin Passes By 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 An Assassin Passes By page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Assassin Passes By tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Assassin Passes By (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Assassin Passes By change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Assassin Passes By worth watching?
- An Assassin Passes By holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Assassin Passes By?
- An Assassin Passes By stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Carole Laure, Richard Berry, Féodor Atkine and Roland Bertin.
- When was An Assassin Passes By released?
- An Assassin Passes By was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.