The Assassination Bureau
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Synopsis
In 1908 London, a women's rights campaigner discovers the Assassination Bureau Limited, an organization that kills for justice. When its motives are called into question, she commissions the assassination of its chairman. Knowing that his colleagues have recently become more motivated by greed than morality, he turns the situation into a challenge for his board members: kill him or be killed.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-27
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Oliver Reed
Ivan Dragomiloff
Diana Rigg
Sonya Winter
Telly Savalas
Lord Bostwick
Curd Jürgens
General von Pinck
Philippe Noiret
Monsieur Lucoville
Warren Mitchell
Herr Weiss
Beryl Reid
Madame Otero
Clive Revill
Cesare Spado
Kenneth Griffith
Monsieur Popescu
Vernon Dobtcheff
Baron Muntzof
Annabella Incontrera
Eleanora Spado
Jess Conrad
Angelo
George Coulouris
Swiss Peasant
Ralph Michael
Editor
Katherine Kath
Mme. Lucoville
Eugene Deckers
'La Belle Amie' desk clerk
Olaf Pooley
Swiss Cashier
George Murcell
Zeppelin pilot
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert L. Fish, Jack London, Michael Relph
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- The Assassination Bureau
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Heathfield (GB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Dearden
Robert L. Fish, Jack London, Michael Relph
Ron Grainer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Teddy Darvas
Michael Relph
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Dearden
Director
Michael Relph
Writer
Michael Relph
Producer
Teddy Darvas
Editor
Michael Relph
Production Design
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Assassination Bureau
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What is The Assassination Bureau about?
In 1908 London, a women's rights campaigner discovers the Assassination Bureau Limited, an organization that kills for justice. When its motives are called into question, she commissions the assassination of its chairman. Knowing that his colleagues have recently become more motivated by greed than morality, he turns the situation into a challenge for his board members: kill him or be killed.
Who directed The Assassination Bureau?
The Assassination Bureau was directed by Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Assassination Bureau?
The principal cast of The Assassination Bureau includes Oliver Reed, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, Curd Jürgens, Philippe Noiret.
When was The Assassination Bureau released and how long is it?
The Assassination Bureau was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Assassination Bureau?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Assassination Bureau was composed by Ron Grainer.
Is The Assassination Bureau based on a book or true story?
The Assassination Bureau is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert L. Fish", Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Assassination Bureau?
The Assassination Bureau holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).