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The Amateur 1981

“In a world of professional assassins, there is no room for an amateur.”

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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
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Action #Crime #Thriller

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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.

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“A CIA researcher goes rogue to avenge his wife's murder in the eastern bloc.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a CIA analyst going rogue
  • Explores a web of deception behind a murder
Keep in mind
  • 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.

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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.

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