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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

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Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie

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In 2022, Salman Rushdie was preparing to deliver a lecture on the United States as a safe haven for writers when a man rushed the stage and, in 27 seconds, stabbed him 15 times. Airlifted to hospital, Rushdie survived, barely, and his wife Rachel Eliza Griffiths began filming immediately, capturing an unfiltered view of his recovery, return to life and how he regained his spirit and hope for the future.

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Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie

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Alex Gibney

Alex Gibney

Director

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Erin Edeiken

Producer

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Sruthi Pinnamaneni

Producer

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Andy Grieve

Editor

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Rachel Eliza Griffiths

Executive Producer

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Richard Perello

Executive Producer

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Bill Kirstein

Cinematography

Will Bates

Will Bates

Original Music Composer

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Mahak Jiwani

Co-Producer

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Daniel Bellone

Associate Producer

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Jonas Bender-Nash

Post-Production Manager

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Nancy Hoang

Assistant Editor

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Julie Gratz

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Theatrical release date: October 2, 2026

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Status

Released

Release

October 2, 2026

Runtime

107 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

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