The Amateur
"In a world of professional assassins, there is no room for an amateur."
Originally released in 1981. The Amateur is a action/crime film. directed by Charles Jarrott.
Starring John Savage, Christopher Plummer, and Marthe Keller
Synopsis
A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 11, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (18 votes)
Budget
$8.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.9M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,338,578
- Revenue
- $6,892,098
Production Companies
- Balkan Productions
- Tiberius Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Amateur about?
A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.
Who directed The Amateur?
The Amateur was directed by Charles Jarrott.
How long is The Amateur?
The Amateur has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Amateur released?
The Amateur was released on December 11, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Amateur?
The main cast of The Amateur includes John Savage, Christopher Plummer, Marthe Keller, Arthur Hill, Nicholas Campbell.