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The Assignment (1997): movie guide
The Assignment (1997) is a Thriller, Action, Crime running about 119 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 171 votes. Notable cast includes Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-09-28
- Runtime: 119 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-09-28
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What is The Assignment about?
Jack Shaw 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.
Cast highlights
The Assignment features Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, Céline Bonnier, Vlasta Vrana. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-09-28. Runtime: 119 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (171 votes). Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Assignment?
- The Assignment is listed as Thriller, Action, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is The Assignment?
- The Assignment runs about 119 minutes.
- Who stars in The Assignment?
- Cast highlights include Aidan Quinn, Donald Sutherland, Ben Kingsley, Claudia Ferri, Céline Bonnier, Vlasta Vrana.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Assignment?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Assignment?
- Open the The Assignment page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
