Portrait of an Assassin
Synopsis
Shot on Super 8 film in 1983 (as a college project), this political-thriller was made on the campus of Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. The movie takes place in Canada, and is the story of a hit man (played by Peter Coston) hired to take out a controversial Canadian politician.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Garcia
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Coston
- Original Title
- Portrait of an Assassin
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Budget
- $300
- Production Studios
- Carlos Garcia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Garcia
Peter Coston
Carlos Garcia
Nathan Shoehalter, Carlos Garcia
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Garcia
Producer
Carlos Garcia
Director
Peter Coston
Writer
Carlos Garcia
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What is Portrait of an Assassin about?
Shot on Super 8 film in 1983 (as a college project), this political-thriller was made on the campus of Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey. The movie takes place in Canada, and is the story of a hit man (played by Peter Coston) hired to take out a controversial Canadian politician.
Who directed Portrait of an Assassin?
Portrait of an Assassin was directed by Carlos Garcia.
Who stars in Portrait of an Assassin?
The principal cast of Portrait of an Assassin includes Peter Coston, Scott Silvani, Joe Bodek, Gabe Loubier, Frank Calo.
When was Portrait of an Assassin released and how long is it?
Portrait of an Assassin was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 10m.