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Assault

1971Movie1 h 31 minR

CrimeDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6

Summary

After a schoolgirl is raped while taking a short cut through the local woods, and another murdered a few days later, the police are baffled. With the help of a reporter, and against the wishes of a local psychologist, a young schoolteacher uses herself as bait to lure the perpetrator out.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Sidney Hayers
Written by
John Kruse, Kendal Young
Produced by
Peter Rogers, George H. Brown
Music by
Eric Rogers

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Facts

February 11, 1971 · 1 h 31 min · R

Released
February 11, 1971
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about Assault

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Is Assault worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.6).

Will Assault scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.