The Emissary
Synopsis
Jack Cavanaugh, handpicked by the US president, is a hard-nosed diplomat constantly on the move between hot-spots around the world. When Russia's KGB use his wife to get access to a top secret computer system, the world's future is at stake. Time is running short and Cavanaugh see no other way out than to take on the foreign agents himself.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Scholtz
- Original Title
- The Emissary
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
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What is The Emissary about?
Jack Cavanaugh, handpicked by the US president, is a hard-nosed diplomat constantly on the move between hot-spots around the world. When Russia's KGB use his wife to get access to a top secret computer system, the world's future is at stake. Time is running short and Cavanaugh see no other way out than to take on the foreign agents himself.
Who directed The Emissary?
The Emissary was directed by Jan Scholtz.
Who stars in The Emissary?
The principal cast of The Emissary includes Robert Vaughn, Greg Latter, Brian O'Shaughnessy.
When was The Emissary released and how long is it?
The Emissary was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.