Movie Description A CIA agent obsessed with apprehending infamous international terrorist Carlos "The Jackal" deploys a U.S. Navy man--who resembles Carlos exactly--in his scheme to discredit the legendary mercenary in the eyes of his employers. A complex psychological suspenser elevated above the bulging ranks of spy thrillers by its deep characterization and the dual role for Quinn.
| Credits | | Producer: | Franco Battista | | Cast: | Al Waxman, Liliana Komorowska, Mitchell David Rothpan, Vlasta Vrana, Von Flores |
| Details | | Edition: | Closed Captioned; Subtitled French and in Spanish |
Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Letterbox Widescreen - 1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 2-Channel - English (unspecified) - French Subtitles - English - Closed Captioned Subtitles - Spanish, French - Optional Additional Release Material: Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer Interactive Features: Scene Selections Interactive Menu
Editorial Reviews "...The story moves along at an enjoyable clip....Quinn is particularly good..." Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (10/10/1997)
"...Intriguing, fast-paced....Kingsley is quite good....Quinn is convincingly romantic..." Los Angeles Times - John Anderson (09/26/1997)
"...A canny, tricky thriller....THE ASSIGNMENT is intelligent and gripping..." Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (09/26/1997)
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