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The Assignment

Aidan Quinn (Actor), Donald Sutherland (Actor), Christian Duguay (Director) Rated:
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4.1 out of 5 stars 266
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Genre Action, Thriller, Crime
Format Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Full Screen
Contributor Donald Sutherland, Tom Berry, Franco Battista, Ben Kingsley, Liliana Komorowska, Liliana Glombeck Komorowska, Allegro Film Productions V Inc., Aidan Quinn, Christian Duguay See more
Language English, French
Runtime 1 hour and 59 minutes
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Jack Shaw (Donald Sutherland) has experienced the terror first-hand. He's a top CIA agent who's tracked international killer-for-hire Carlos "The Jackal" Sanchez for over twenty years and barely survived Carlos' devastating bombing of a Parisian cafe. Now, he finally gets a break when he discovers Carlos' dead ringer: American naval officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez (Aidan Quinn). With the aid of his Israeli Intelligence counterpart, Amos (Ben Kingsley), Jack trains Annibal to impersonate Carlos through a series of harrowing physical and psychological exercises and draw the real killer out of hiding and into an elaborate trap.

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This intense thriller is a work of fiction with a factual basis. Aidan Quinn stars as Annibal Ramirez, an American naval officer with a striking resemblance to real-life international terrorist Carlos "the Jackal" Sanchez, the scourge of innocent people all over the world in the 1970s and '80s. Mistaken for Sanchez by the Israeli Mossad, Ramirez is arrested but subsequently recruited by the Mossad and the CIA to pose as Sanchez and set him up as a traitor to his underwriters. Ramirez leaves his family, receives training in all aspects of Sanchez's life, and is pulled into the netherworld of terrorism and espionage. Director Christian Duguay (Screamers) wisely emphasizes character growth over obligatory action, drawing compelling portraits of an American intelligence official (Donald Sutherland) preoccupied with Sanchez, his Israeli counterpart (Ben Kingsley), and Ramirez himself, a man whose identity has merged with a monster's. --Tom Keogh

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.85:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.38 x 0.6 inches; 3.53 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Christian Duguay
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Full Screen
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 59 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ March 17, 1998
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Liliana Komorowska, Liliana Glombeck Komorowska
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish, French
  • Producers ‏ : ‎ Franco Battista, Tom Berry
  • Language ‏ : ‎ French (Dolby Digital 2.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0767806743
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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Lazy Man
5.0 out of 5 stars An Inspirational movie for US Navy Sailors
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2023
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Highly underrated movie because the US population in general at that time had no idea who Carlos was or where Libya is. The movie was very correct about depicting Naval life. In fact, the movie predicted things that is happening today back then when it was not talked about. Such as anxiety, depression, PTSD etc. The stress from his assignment made his family life difficult. Also the admirals are clue less as to what really happens as you can see the Admiral said he is glad that there is Mexicans in the service (He is Cuban). I had goose bump when Donald Sutherland said "Awfully hot for this time of the year" because I saw the move back in 1998 (I was kid). Ben Kingsley acting was phenomenal, a true Israeli agent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Proof that the world is unfair to some movies
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022
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In the 90s, Jack Ryan was a hit and The Assignment a flop. They didn’t even properly release this intelligently made film maybe because it requires an IQ above 60 to be appreciated. Hence, still today, we can’t have intelligent spy thrillers in this world, and must endure more Jack Ryan.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing at best
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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Poorly written, bad cinematography, bad acting by good movie stars leaves me to blame the director of this terrible film. I expect more from a film than lame storyline and sex scenes.
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Ron Blachman
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, Just the right amount of twisted.
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020
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Not the kind of role that Aidan Quinn is usually chosen for. He does a pretty good job, here. He has to play three roles: a decent and rather conventional naval officer, Carlos the Jackal and the officer masquerading as Carlos. This calls for subtlety. Donald Sutherland is very good as a CIA officer so obsessed with getting Carlos as to have lost all sense of perspective and consequence to anyone else. It isn't a great film but it is a good premise very well executed and I'm impressed that Aidan Quinn can play a heavy.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Slow and pointless
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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The only intriguing aspect of this movie concept is introduction of Carlos the Jackal. Other than that, this movie is horrible. From a technical standpoint, the volume fluctuates so drastically that if you set it for normal conversation, whenever there is then an explosion (which there are a few) it is as if the detonation was in your living room. Conversely, if you set the volume to avert punctured ear drums, the dialogue is practically unintelligible. Besides that, there is little or no character development. About 40 minutes into the movie, you're wondering why am I watching this? Which is what happened to me. At free, its too expensive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Star Studded movie regarding the real Carlos The Jackal!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2015
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One of the best examples of the CIA's attempt to go after a well known terrorist.
Back in 1974/75 I was in the USSS and personally looking for Carlos the Jackal
as he was a well know and sought after bad guy when we had the OPEC Ministers
in town for a meeting. Back then we wanted to prevent the kidnapping of OEPC Oil
Ministers who control the gasoline prices world wide.
Makes you wonder how this guy Carlos operated back then.He was very trained, KGB connected, had money and
had people who were loyal to him.
Great characterization by Adian Quinn. One of the best actors ,.....and of course Ben Kingsley.
Donald Sutherland was okay, but his character was not the best the CIA had to offer.
Claudia Ferri was very hot in that movie and a great supporting actress.
Liliana Komorowska was very good!!
Von Flores was especially goo as a co-terrorist. Great actor in martial arts as well!
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ROBERT CORUM
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST military, true life movies EVER!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016
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This is probably the MOST UNDERATED MOVIE that there is. This one is "one of the best ever", but somehow didn't get traction with the public. It's a true story and done "VERY WELL" (as good as can be done). If you like American Sniper, Lone Survivor, Platoon... (and any others of the sort), you'll LOVE THIS ONE!!! Whoever did this (or has the rights) needs to get this out on DVD/Blue Ray. Europe LOVES this one, which is why it sells like hot cakes over there, but it's "really" hard to find an American version (format) of this, "if" any even exist at all.
Just make sure when you buy this that it has the "American format" (or the format for where you live), or you wont be able to play it.
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danadiel
5.0 out of 5 stars sacre chacal
Reviewed in France on May 28, 2020
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revoir ce film qui n'a pas eu l'appreciation voulue de la part des amateurs est un reel plaisir, ce film est pour moi un tres bon film avec de tres bons acteurs. recu rapidement et en bon etat
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Assignment
Reviewed in Canada on November 4, 2016
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Very intense and well plotted movie. Most of the actors are my favorite ones. I have seen that movie twice & I'll have to watch it again to comprehend the end
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not a Chick Flick!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2016
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I have had this film a long time and I have to say it is one of the best films I've ever come across in years...(hopefully I don't give too much away)... a young navy (I want to say Captain or Commander... but can't remember at the moment) bares a striking resemblance to a terrorist that has taken to blowing up buildings (with people in them).... and to say the least is a bit of a fruitcake...driven by childhood issues...

Anyway because this poor sod looks so much like this terrorist (mainly because its the same actor playing him), the CIA take it upon themselves to use him to trap the terrorist they have been trying to get for about 20 odd years... (which kind of makes you understand why no one seems to have anything good to say about the CIA - never seen a film putting them in a positive light!)..

Anyway, this navy lad has his own young family and is a little wierded out by having to leave them in the dark while he goes undercover....the CIA takes him in the middle of nowhere to train him - sticking him in prison, feeding him gruel and basically taking pot shots at him, not only with guns but also giving him hallucinogenic drugs to test him out. They even get the real terrorist's sometime girlfriend to help out by getting him to do the deed in the persona of the real terrorist - which takes a nice gentle young man into a bit of a sod really...- something that doesn't go amiss with his wife when he returns home..

I could give the ending away...but then what would be the point of you buying the film...and it is a really good film to buy - starring that handsome young man...Aiden Quinn...(from Desperately Seeking Susan), and Donald Sutherland as the CIA chappie...from well practically everything... oh and there is another quite famous guy in it with a bald head (in the picture on the cover) but for the life of me I can't remember his name...

Boys..this is by no means a 'chick flick' - and not really something for 'Valantine's Day' (unless that turns your girl on..), but its an excellent film if your looking for a a bit of rough sex, and your general terrorist film where good over comes evil.... (or does it??!! ) - then this may just be the ticket....(some reviewers have classed it as a thriller...but I didn't see that because you know who the good and the bad are from the start).

I really hope this review doesn't offend anyone - it is just meant for a bit of humour when reviews can be a little boring...if it does upset you in any way, shape, or form - I apologise - that was not my intent. :-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars ネタバレ避けつつ内容を紹介します
Reviewed in Japan on July 2, 2016
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ここでは評価の絶対数が少ないので埋もれがちですが非常に面白い作品ですね

実は2年ほど前に午後のロードショーで放送していたのを途中から視聴したに関わらず引き込まれる面白さをまた体験したく購入しました

内容としては異常者のレッテルのあるテロリストカルロスと瓜二つの容姿をもつ規律を重んじる真面目な海軍将校の戦いです

ロシアのKGBと繋がりをもつカルロスを確実に追い込むため主人公アニバルがカルロスを演じアメリカのCIAに転がり込んだように偽装しKGBの手でカルロスを倒すというのが目的です
しかし、異常者カルロスを演じるには彼もまた異常者にならなければ成らないので過酷を極める訓練を受けカルロスとしての自分を作り出すのですがその過程がまた面白い、主演のアイダン・クインさんの演技力の高さがこの面白さを表現しているのでしょう
異常者になりつつある自分との葛藤や変わってしまったことによる孤独がアニバルを追い詰めていく…といった感じですおすすめです
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4.0 out of 5 stars A thinking man's spy thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2023
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I discovered this film in a forum post after I searched online for film recommendations which cover 'situational awareness', which in simplified terms, is being "switched on" and having the ability to read the environment and people around you, to detect threats. Having purchased several films which cover this recently, 'The Assignment' is definitely the best of the bunch.

This isn't your average spy thriller so if you're expecting action scenes akin to James Bond or Jason Bourne, you'll be disappointed. 'The Assignment' is a fictional tale of a plot by the CIA to take-down the real-life terrorist Carlos the Jackal, by recruiting a naval officer (Annibal Ramirez-played by Aidan Quinn) who looks exactly like him.

The first part of the film focuses on the training of Ramirez by a CIA agent played by Donald Sutherland, and a Mossad commander played by Ben Kingsley, which entails developing his situational awareness, which includes playing "Kim's Game", and essentially becoming Carlos the Jackal, Daniel Day-Lewis style, with full-on method acting. There's also the usual shooting skills and stunt driving thrown in for good measure.

Bearing in mind the film is from 1997 and it isn't a Hollywood blockbuster, the special effects aren't great and the overall storyline won't blow you away, but overall it's an enjoyable watch, and I liked seeing how Ramirez utilised his training from early on in the film, to survive when he is out in the field. The intelligence of the film makes up for its aforementioned shortcomings, and if you're a situational awareness geek like me, you can learn a thing or two from it.
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