The Assignment
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.
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"The Assignment" Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-01
Top Cast
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Aidan Quinn
Annibal Ramirez / Carlos
Donald Sutherland
Jack Shaw / Henry Fields
Ben Kingsley
Amos
Claudia Ferri
Maura Ramirez
Céline Bonnier
Carla
Vlasta Vrana
KGB Head Officer
Liliana Komorowska
Agnieska
Von Flores
Koj
Gregory Hlady
KGB Aide
Gabriel Marian Oseciuc
KGB Agent
Mitchell David Rothpan
Joey Ramirez
Frédéric Desager
KGB Agent
Kliment Denchev
KGB Technician
Yonathan Gordon
Yoni
Al Waxman
Carl Mickens - CIA
Lucie Laurier
Paris Lover
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christian Duguay
- Screenplay & Story
- Sabi H. Shabtai, Dan Gordon
- Original Score
- Normand Corbeil
- Original Title
- The Assignment
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Triumph Films, Program de Credits of Impuc, Super Écran, Satch-Mo, Gouvernement du Québec, Allegro Films, The Movie Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christian Duguay
Sabi H. Shabtai, Dan Gordon
Normand Corbeil
Christian Duguay, David Franco
Yves Langlois
Franco Battista, David Saunders
Department Leadership Roster
Normand Corbeil
Original Music Composer
Christian Duguay
Director
Franco Battista
Producer
Sabi H. Shabtai
Screenplay
Dan Gordon
Screenplay
Ada Levin
Costume Design
Yves Langlois
Editor
Michael Joy
Production Design
Christian Duguay
Director of Photography
David Franco
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assignment
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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 officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez.
Who directed The Assignment?
The Assignment was directed by Christian Duguay.
Who stars in The Assignment?
The principal cast of The Assignment includes Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, Céline Bonnier.
When was The Assignment released and how long is it?
The Assignment was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Assignment?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assignment was composed by Normand Corbeil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assignment?
The Assignment holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).