Day of the Assassin 1979
What is Day of the Assassin?
Day of the Assassin is a 1979 action film that was produced as an American, Spanish, and Mexican co-production. The film was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Carlos Vasallo.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 15, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America, Spain, Mexico
- Studios
- Producciones Esme S.A., Plata Films S.A., Noble Production Inc.
- Genres
- Drama, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.9/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Producciones Esme S.A., Plata Films S.A., Noble Production Inc.
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Day of the Assassin is a 1979 action film that was produced as an American, Spanish, and Mexican co-production. The film was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and Carlos Vasallo. The cast includes Glenn Ford, Chuck Connors, Richard Roundtree, and Jorge Rivero. The plot follows treasure hunters from across the globe who travel to Mexico to compete for a fortune belonging to a Shah. This race begins after a Middle Eastern luxury yacht explodes, which sends both the Shah's fortune and a mysterious document to the bottom of the ocean. The film, which is also known by its Spanish title El dia de los asesinos, has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes. It received an R rating and was released in the United States on December 15, 1979. Director Brian Trenchard-Smith has described the project as a trainwreck of a movie. The production is categorized within the drama and action genres.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and action that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Day of the Assassin worth watching?
Day of the Assassin holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 13 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Action for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Day of the Assassin and when was it released?
Day of the Assassin is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 1979. Release status: Released.
Who directed Day of the Assassin?
Day of the Assassin was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, Carlos Vasallo.
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