The Assignment
Originally released in 1997. The Assignment is a thriller/action film. directed by Christian Duguay.
Starring Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, and Ben Kingsley
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (154 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
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 Komorowska
as Agnieska
Von Flores
as Koj
Gregory Hlady
as KGB Aide
Gabriel Marian Oseciuc
as KGB Agent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Triumph Films
- Program de Credits of Impuc
- Super Écran
- Satch-Mo
- Gouvernement du Québec
- Allegro Films
- The Movie Network
Frequently Asked Questions
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' devas...
Who directed The Assignment?
The Assignment was directed by Christian Duguay.
How long is The Assignment?
The Assignment has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was The Assignment released?
The Assignment was released on September 28, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Assignment?
The main cast of The Assignment includes Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, Céline Bonnier.
Is The Assignment worth watching?
The Assignment has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 154 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.