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The Assassination Run

Series Overview

While attending Oxford University, Mark Fraser is recruited as an agent by Department Six of British Intelligence. In time he becomes one of their top "eliminators." After several years, he resigns in disgust, marries his girlfriend, Jill Marshall, and retires to the Scottish Highlands. While shopping one afternoon, Jill is kidnapped by five German terrorists and brought to Spain. When Mark receives a telephone call from the terrorists, instructing him to assassinate a right-wing German publisher, he is forced to employ his old skills as a hit man to ensure Jill's safety. .

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC One
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

Air Date Window

1980 – 1980

Premiered: Fri, Jan 4, 1980

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jan 18, 1980

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Frustrated by the interference of British Intelligence and the Russian KGB in the search for his Wife, who remains a hostage of the terrorists, Mark is running out of time and being moved towards decision point -- assassination.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ken Hannam

Screenplay & Story

Jack Gerson

Producers

Robert McIntosh

Department Leadership Roster

Robert McIntosh

Producer

Jack Gerson

Writer

Ken Hannam

Director

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What is The Assassination Run about?

While attending Oxford University, Mark Fraser is recruited as an agent by Department Six of British Intelligence. In time he becomes one of their top "eliminators." After several years, he resigns in disgust, marries his girlfriend, Jill Marshall, and retires to the Scottish Highlands. While shopping one afternoon, Jill is kidnapped by five German terrorists and brought to Spain. When Mark receives a telephone call from the terrorists, instructing him to assassinate a right-wing German publisher, he is forced to employ his old skills as a hit man to ensure Jill's safety. .

How many seasons does The Assassination Run have?

The Assassination Run comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Assassination Run?

Key cast members in The Assassination Run include Malcolm Stoddard, Mary Tamm, Sandor Elès, James Drake, Leon Sinden.

Who created or directed The Assassination Run?

The Assassination Run was developed and directed by Ken Hannam.