Tag: The Assassination Game
“This time the butler didn't do it!”
Synopsis
Pretending to do research for his newspaper, college student Alex Marsh teams up with the somewhat older Susan Swayze, who he long admired from afar. Susan participates in The Assassination Game, in which every player tries to shoot another with a toy dart gun, until only one remains. While doing his best to win her over, and helping her finding her targets, Alex discovers that this year the Game may be more serious than most contenders realize...
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Top Cast
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Robert Carradine
Alex Marsh
Linda Hamilton
Susan Swayze
Kristine DeBell
Nancy McCauley
Perry Lang
Frank English
John Mengatti
Randy Simonetti
Michael Winslow
Gowdy
Frazer Smith
Nick Carpenter
Bruce Abbott
Loren Gersh
Xander Berkeley
Connally
Ivan Bonar
Patterson
Scott Dunlop
Wallace
Jim Greenleaf
Swanson
Charlene Nelson
Charlene
Steven Peterman
Schooster
Jack Baker
Gowdy's Aide
Aaron Scott Bernard
Racquetball Player
Nora Boland
Cleaning Woman
Richard Chudnow
Coach
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Castle
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Tag: The Assassination Game
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Antria Group (TAG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Castle
Nick Castle
Craig Safan
Willy Kurant
Tom Walls
Jean Ubaud, Kate Edelman, Peter Rosten, Dan Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Castle
Director
Nick Castle
Writer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Tom Walls
Editor
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
Peter Rosten
Producer
Dan Rosenthal
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Tag: The Assassination Game about?
Pretending to do research for his newspaper, college student Alex Marsh teams up with the somewhat older Susan Swayze, who he long admired from afar. Susan participates in The Assassination Game, in which every player tries to shoot another with a toy dart gun, until only one remains. While doing his best to win her over, and helping her finding her targets, Alex discovers that this year the Game may be more serious than most contenders realize...
Who directed Tag: The Assassination Game?
Tag: The Assassination Game was directed by Nick Castle.
Who stars in Tag: The Assassination Game?
The principal cast of Tag: The Assassination Game includes Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang, John Mengatti.
When was Tag: The Assassination Game released and how long is it?
Tag: The Assassination Game was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Tag: The Assassination Game?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tag: The Assassination Game was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tag: The Assassination Game?
Tag: The Assassination Game holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).