Rent Assassinations: That Changed the World (1996)
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3h 0min
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- Synopsis:
They are the tragic stories at the heart of some of history's defining moments. Tales of hatred and obsession, fanaticism and a burning desire to achieve fame at the cost of another's life. Trace the incredible events following the murder of Archduke Ferdinand, which led to the outbreak of World War I. See how India lost three leaders in a century including Mohandas Gandhi to religious fanatics who disagreed with the political policies of the nation. Explore the tragic story of Yitzhak Rabin, killed by a law student in an attempt to halt the Middle East Peace Process and consider how history might have played out had some of these incidents ended differently. 'History' delves into the psyche of the assassin in an attempt to explain what drives these individuals into taking this particular course of action. Often the assassin is a lonely outcast of society who is looking to achieve some sort of fame or celebrity by killing a public figure. There are also assassins who seek to kill because they are unhappy with government policies or have some sort of political agenda of their own, while sometimes the assassin is simply an obsessed individual looking to impress someone they admire. This extraordinary video takes the viewer on a fascinating journey through history to examine the famous assassinations and assassination attempts that have left their mark on the world, with extensive interviews, archival footage and expert commentary. - Actors:
- Lee Davis, James W. Clarke, Ethel Kennedy, Marina Oswald, Enayetur Rahim
- Directors:
- Don Horan
- Narrated By:
- Fritz Weaver
- Writers:
- Paul Ellis, Norman Stahl
- Studio:
- History Channel
- Genres:
- Children & Family, Documentary, Special Interest
