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The Assignment

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The Assignment (1997)

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Reviews Counted: 3 Fresh: 3  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 6.6/10

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Runtime: 1 hr 59 mins

Synopsis: A CIA agent obsessed with apprehending infamous international terrorist Carlos "The Jackal" deploys a U.S. Navy man--who resembles Carlos exactly--in his scheme to discredit the legendary mercenary in the eyes of his employers. A complex psychological suspenser elevated above the... A CIA agent obsessed with apprehending infamous international terrorist Carlos "The Jackal" deploys a U.S. Navy man--who resembles Carlos exactly--in his scheme to discredit the legendary mercenary in the eyes of his employers. A complex psychological suspenser elevated above the bulging ranks of spy thrillers by its deep characterization and the dual role for Quinn. [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, Celine Bonnier

Director: Christian Duguay
Composer: Normand Corbeil
Producer: Tom Berry, Franco Battista
Screenwriter: Dan Gordon, Sabi H. Shabtai

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Jun 1, 2003

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kingofthecorn 02/22/06
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jazza923 10/25/05
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better than average thriller, with some good action sequences. aidan quinn does a fine job in the dual role. a few... More
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jlaabs 05/21/05
60%
The Assignment is a pretty damn good B grade spy thriller with solid performances throughout (Kingsley, Quinn,... More
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