The Assignment
Jack Shaw has experienced the terror first-hand. He's a top CIA agent who's tracked international killer-for-hire Carlos "The Jackal" Sanchez for over twenty years and barely survived Carlos' devastating bombing of a Parisian cafe. Now, he finally gets a break when he discovers Carlos' dead ringer: American naval officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Assignment
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
- Release Date: 1997-09-28
- Runtime: 119 minutes
- Rating: 6.4/10 (151 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Triumph Films, Program de Credits of Impuc, Super Écran, Satch-Mo, Gouvernement du Québec, Allegro Films, The Movie Network
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1914
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Aidan Quinn
as Annibal Ramirez / Carlos
Donald Sutherland
as Jack Shaw / Henry Fields
Ben Kingsley
as Amos
Claudia Ferri
as Maura Ramirez
Céline Bonnier
as Carla
Vlasta Vrana
as KGB Head Officer
Liliana Głąbczyńska
as Agnieska
Von Flores
as Koj
Gregory Hlady
as KGB Aide
Gabriel Marian Oseciuc
as KGB Agent
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Assignment?▼
The Assignment is a Thriller, Action, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1997-09-28.
Who are the main actors in The Assignment?▼
The main cast includes Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, Céline Bonnier, .
Where can I watch The Assignment online?▼
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Is The Assignment based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Assignment?▼
The Assignment has an IMDb rating of 6.4/10 based on 151 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Assignment?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Assignment?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Triumph Films, Program de Credits of Impuc, Super Écran, Satch-Mo, Gouvernement du Québec, Allegro Films, The Movie Network. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Assignment filmed?▼
The Assignment was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Assignment?▼
The total runtime of The Assignment is 119 minutes.
Is The Assignment suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Assignment?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Assignment.
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