The Assassin
Synopsis
The basic plot of this film concerns a secret service-esque man in Mexico battling personal demons who discovers a conspiracy behind an assassination attempt on a visiting American senator.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Beth Glazer, Anthony Peckham, Stephen Katz
- Original Title
- The Assassin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Hess
Beth Glazer, Anthony Peckham, Stephen Katz
Makoto Watanabe
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Hardwicke
Production Design
Jon Hess
Director
Anthony Peckham
Writer
Stephen Katz
Writer
Makoto Watanabe
Director of Photography
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 The Assassin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Assassin about?
The basic plot of this film concerns a secret service-esque man in Mexico battling personal demons who discovers a conspiracy behind an assassination attempt on a visiting American senator.
Who directed The Assassin?
The Assassin was directed by Jon Hess.
Who stars in The Assassin?
The principal cast of The Assassin includes Steve Railsback, Elpidia Carrillo, Nicholas Guest, Xander Berkeley, Sam Melville.
When was The Assassin released and how long is it?
The Assassin was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assassin?
The Assassin holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).