Over many months, Ramón plays the part of the supportive, charming boyfriend perfectly. He slowly earns the trust of the compound guards and Trotsky himself. On August 20, 1940, Ramón enters Trotsky's study under the guise of asking him to review a political article. While Trotsky is reading, Ramón pulls a concealed ice axe from his coat and strikes a fatal blow to the revolutionary's head. 📍 Key Historical Figures Portrayed
To get close to the heavily guarded revolutionary leader, Ramón adopts a fake identity. El elegido(2016)
The 2016 historical drama film (internationally released as The Chosen ) tells the gripping, real-life story of the assassination of the Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky. Directed by Antonio Chavarrías, the movie explores one of the most famous political betrayals in modern history. 🎬 The Premise Over many months, Ramón plays the part of
(Henry Goodman): The brilliant Marxist theorist living in constant fear of Stalin's reach. While Trotsky is reading, Ramón pulls a concealed
He transforms into , a wealthy, dashing, and apolitical Belgian businessman.
(Alfonso Herrera): The brainwashed, highly trained Spanish assassin acting as a puppet for the Soviet regime.