Assignment K
“A mission that follows its rules to the letter: K for kill.”
Synopsis
Philip Scott, the boss of a toy company, is secretly also the chief of a British spy organization. Scott's cover is destroyed when enemy agents kidnap his girlfriend to force him to reveal the identities of his fellow spies.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Assignment K (trailer) - Stephen Boyd - Camilla Sparv - Eurospy
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-05
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Stephen Boyd
Philip Scott
Camilla Sparv
Toni Peters
Michael Redgrave
Harris
Leo McKern
Smith
Robert Hoffmann
Paul Spiegler
Jeremy Kemp
Hal
Jane Merrow
Martine
Carl Möhner
Inspektor
Vivi Bach
Erika Herschel
Werner Peters
Kramer
Dieter Geissler
Kurt
John Alderton
George Innes
Jan Werich
Dr. Spiegler
David Healy
David
Ursula Howells
Estelle
Basil Dignam
Howlett
Geoffrey Bayldon
The Boffin
Joachim Hansen
Heinrich Herschel
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Val Guest, Maurice Foster, Bill Strutton
- Original Score
- Basil Kirchin
- Original Title
- Assignment K
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Mazurka Productions Ltd., Gildor Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Val Guest, Maurice Foster, Bill Strutton, Hartley Howard
Basil Kirchin
Ken Hodges
Jack Slade
Ben Arbeid, Maurice Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Val Guest
Screenplay
Val Guest
Director
Ken Hodges
Director of Photography
Ben Arbeid
Producer
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Jack Slade
Editor
Maurice Foster
Producer
Maurice Foster
Screenplay
Bill Strutton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assignment K
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Assignment K about?
Philip Scott, the boss of a toy company, is secretly also the chief of a British spy organization. Scott's cover is destroyed when enemy agents kidnap his girlfriend to force him to reveal the identities of his fellow spies.
Who directed Assignment K?
Assignment K was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Assignment K?
The principal cast of Assignment K includes Stephen Boyd, Camilla Sparv, Michael Redgrave, Leo McKern, Robert Hoffmann.
When was Assignment K released and how long is it?
Assignment K was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Assignment K?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assignment K was composed by Basil Kirchin.
Is Assignment K based on a book or true story?
Assignment K is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hartley Howard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Assignment K?
Assignment K holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).