Assassination

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"A presidential bodyguard is assigned to protect an objecting first lady, as repeated attempts are made on her life."
  • PG-13
  • 1987
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • 5.2  (3,727)

Assassination is an action-packed thriller from 1987 that stars Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, and Stephen Elliott. The story is set in the United States in the late 1980s and focuses on a plot to kill the President of the United States. Bronson plays Jay Killion, a Secret Service agent who has retired from the agency after his wife's death. However, when he is approached by his former boss to help protect the president during a visit to a small town, Killion can't resist the call to duty.

As he begins to investigate the potential threat, Killion discovers that a group of wealthy businessmen are behind a plot to assassinate the president. The group hopes to benefit financially from the chaos that would ensue if the country were left without a leader.

Killion teams up with a local agent, played by Jill Ireland, to stop the assassination attempt. As they delve deeper into the conspiracy, they realize that the group has ties to organized crime and that their operation is vast and dangerous.

The tension builds throughout the movie as Killion and his team race against time to prevent the assassination. The action scenes are thrilling and intense, with Bronson delivering his classic tough-guy performance.

The movie also explores the personal challenges faced by Killion and Ireland's characters. Both have lost loved ones and struggle with their pasts, but they find strength in each other as they work to stop the assassins.

Stephen Elliott delivers a standout performance as the villainous leader of the group, bringing a chilling intensity to his role as a cold-hearted businessman willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

The movie's climax is a heart-pumping chase scene that is sure to get audiences on the edge of their seats. The tension and suspense build to a satisfying conclusion that will leave viewers feeling fulfilled.

Overall, Assassination is a classic action film that showcases Charles Bronson's talents as an action star. The movie is gripping, intense, and delivers all the thrills and excitement that fans of the genre expect. It's a must-see for anyone who loves a good action movie.

Assassination is a 1987 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.2.

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  • Release Date
    1987
  • MPAA Rating
    PG-13
  • Runtime
    1 hr 45 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.2  (3,727)
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