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The Assignment at a glance
The Assignment is a 1997 thriller and action film, running 1h 59m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-09-28
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Genres
- Thriller, Action, Crime
- Director
- Christian Duguay
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 170 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmJack 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.
Cast
14 names
Aidan QuinnAnnibal Ramirez / Carlos
Donald SutherlandJack Shaw / Henry Fields
Ben KingsleyAmos
Claudia FerriMaura Ramirez
Céline BonnierCarla
Vlasta VranaKGB Head Officer
Liliana KomorowskaAgnieska
Von FloresKoj
Gregory HladyKGB Aide
Gabriel Marian OseciucKGB AgentMitchell David RothpanJoey Ramirez
Frédéric DesagerKGB AgentKliment DenchevKGB Technician
Yonathan GordonYoni
Questions about The Assignment
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Assignment in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Assignment is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Assignment suitable for children?
The Assignment is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Assignment about?
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…
How long is The Assignment?
The Assignment runs for 1h 59m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Assignment trailer?
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