The Amateur 1981
“In a world of professional assassins, there is no room for an amateur.”
What is The Amateur?
The Amateur is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 11, 1981
- Studios
- Balkan Productions, Tiberius Film Productions
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Updated
Trailer
Overview
The Amateur is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Balkan Productions, Tiberius Film Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A CIA researcher goes rogue to avenge his wife's murder in the eastern bloc.”
- Features a CIA analyst going rogue
- Explores a web of deception behind a murder
- Involves high-stakes espionage risks
- Premise centers on tragic personal loss
Watch it if you enjoy suspenseful stories about CIA researchers seeking vengeance in the eastern bloc.
The film deals with themes of murder, espionage, and action appropriate for its genre.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about The Amateur — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is The Amateur worth watching?
Cast
Frequently asked questions
What is the main character's profession?
The main character works as a researcher and analyst for the CIA.
Why does the protagonist travel to the eastern bloc?
He convinces his superiors to send him there to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents.
What does the protagonist discover during his mission?
He discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Charles Jarrott.
Which actors appear in the film?
The cast includes John Savage, Christopher Plummer, Marthe Keller, Arthur Hill, and Nicholas Campbell.
Explore The Amateur
Where to watch Similar movies More from Balkan ProductionsMore from Tiberius Film Productions
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on The Amateur.