Day of the Assassin
Synopsis
Treasure hunters from around the world race to Mexico after a Middle Eastern luxury yacht explodes, sending a Shah's fortune and mysterious document to the bottom of the ocean.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 15, 1979
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith, Carlos Vasallo
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Estridge, Robert Avard Miller
- Original Score
- Bebu Silvetti
- Original Title
- Day of the Assassin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Spain, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Esme S.A., Plata Films S.A., Noble Production Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith, Carlos Vasallo
Robin Estridge, Robert Avard Miller
Bebu Silvetti
Fernando Arribas, Leopoldo Villaseñor
Ika Panajotović, Carlos Vasallo
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
Robin Estridge
Writer
Ika Panajotović
Producer
Carlos Vasallo
Producer
Fernando Arribas
Director of Photography
Leopoldo Villaseñor
Director of Photography
Carlos Vasallo
Director
Robert Avard Miller
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day of the Assassin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Day of the Assassin about?
Treasure hunters from around the world race to Mexico after a Middle Eastern luxury yacht explodes, sending a Shah's fortune and mysterious document to the bottom of the ocean.
Who directed Day of the Assassin?
Day of the Assassin was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, Carlos Vasallo.
Who stars in Day of the Assassin?
The principal cast of Day of the Assassin includes Chuck Connors, Susana Dosamantes, Glenn Ford, Henry Silva, Richard Roundtree.
When was Day of the Assassin released and how long is it?
Day of the Assassin was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Day of the Assassin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Day of the Assassin was composed by Bebu Silvetti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Day of the Assassin?
Day of the Assassin holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).