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TAG, The Assassination Game (1982)
Director: Nick Castle
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
This first film by ex-John Carpenter collaborator Castle may wear its references too visibly on its sleeve, but at least they're to a disparate group, ranging from Ida Lupino to The Man from UNCLE. Its unusual amalgam of comedy (a battery of amusing supporting characters and absurd situations) and thrills (De Niro lookalike Abbott as a killer who aspires to stylish assassination) blends with a sexy '40s-style romance to produce a pleasingly human thriller. Particularly strong performances make it a perfect entertainment for late-night viewing.Author: SM
Cast & crew
Director: Nick Castle
Producer: Peter Rosten, Dan Rosenthal
Cast: Robert Carradine, Linda Hamilton, Kristine DeBell, Perry Lang, Frazer Smith, John Mengatti, Bruce Abbott full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 92 mins
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