Badge of the Assassin
“They killed in cold blood. Not for money. Not for revenge. But for an even more ruthless motive.”
Synopsis
Three black revolutionaries gun down two New York City police officers. The subsequent investigation puts a white assistant DA and a black police detective on the trail of the killers that leads from New York to San Francisco and down to New Orleans.
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Yaphet Kotto in Badge Of The Assassin Trailer 1985
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-22
Top Cast
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James Woods
Robert K. Tanenbaum, Assistant District Attorney
Yaphet Kotto
Detective Cliff Fenton NYPD
Alex Rocco
Detective Bill Butler NYPD
David Harris
Lester Bertram Day
Steven Keats
Harold Skelton, Defense Attorney
Larry Riley
Herman Bell
Pam Grier
Alexandra 'Alie' Horn
Rae Dawn Chong
Christine Horn
Richard Bradford
L.J. Delsa
Kene Holliday
Albert Washington
Kelly Jo Minter
Rachel Torres (as Kelly Minter)
Toni Kalem
Diane Piagentini
Tamu Blackwell
Gloria Lapp
Richard Brooks
Anthony 'Tony' Bottom
Akosua Busia
Ruth
Noble Willingham
Airport Guard
Alan Blumenfeld
Charlie
Ernie Lively
US Marshal
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Rosenberg, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Tom Scott
- Original Title
- Badge of the Assassin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Blatt-Singer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Damski
Philip Rosenberg, Robert K. Tanenbaum, Lawrence Roman
Tom Scott
Joe Pennella, John Lindley
Andrew Cohen
Daniel H. Blatt, Robert Singer
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Damski
Director
Andrew Cohen
Editor
Allan H. Jones
Production Design
John Lindley
Director of Photography
Tom Scott
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Badge of the Assassin
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What is Badge of the Assassin about?
Three black revolutionaries gun down two New York City police officers. The subsequent investigation puts a white assistant DA and a black police detective on the trail of the killers that leads from New York to San Francisco and down to New Orleans.
Who directed Badge of the Assassin?
Badge of the Assassin was directed by Mel Damski.
Who stars in Badge of the Assassin?
The principal cast of Badge of the Assassin includes James Woods, Yaphet Kotto, Alex Rocco, David Harris, Steven Keats.
When was Badge of the Assassin released and how long is it?
Badge of the Assassin was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Badge of the Assassin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Badge of the Assassin was composed by Tom Scott.
Is Badge of the Assassin based on a book or true story?
Badge of the Assassin is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Philip Rosenberg", Book: "Robert K. Tanenbaum".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Badge of the Assassin?
Badge of the Assassin holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).