The Assignment (2016)
Movie 1h 35m ★ 5.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
The Assignment is an action, crime and thriller movie from 2016. It is directed by Walter Hill. The cast includes Tony Shalhoub, Anthony LaPaglia and Ken Kirzinger. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
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Cast & crew
- Walter HillDirector
- Tony Shalhoubas Dr. Ralph Galen
- Anthony LaPagliaas Honest John Hartunian
- Ken Kirzingeras Nurse Albert Becker
- Michelle Rodriguezas Frank Kitchen / Tomboy
- Sigourney Weaveras Dr. Rachel Kay
- Paul McGillionas Paul Wincott
- Caitlin Gerardas Johnnie
- Paul Lazenbyas Bodyguard
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Questions about The Assignment
- What genre is The Assignment?
- The Assignment is categorised as Action, Crime, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Assignment?
- Tony Shalhoub, Anthony LaPaglia, Ken Kirzinger, Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Assignment?
- Walter Hill directed The Assignment.
- How long is The Assignment?
- The Assignment runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- Is The Assignment worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Assignment?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
