Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
Oct 02, 2026 · 1h 47m
Director
Alex GibneyOverview
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.
Cast of Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
Crew of Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
Alex GibneyDirector, Producer
Salman RushdieNovel
Erin EdeikenProducer- Sruthi PinnamaneniProducer
- Rachel Eliza GriffithsExecutive Producer, Cinematography
- Richard PerelloExecutive Producer
Will BatesOriginal Music Composer- Andy GrieveEditor
- Bill KirsteinCinematography
- Mahak JiwaniCo-Producer
- Daniel BelloneAssociate Producer
- Jonas Bender-NashPost-Production Manager
- Nancy HoangAssistant Editor
- Julie GratzAnimation
- Chad SikoraAnimation
About Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie
What is Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie about?
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…
When was Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie released?
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie was released on October 2, 2026.
How long is Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie?
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who directed Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie?
Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie was directed by Alex Gibney.
Who is in the cast of Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie?
The cast of Knife: The Attempted Murder of Salman Rushdie includes Salman Rushdie (Self).