The Assassination Run

A tense, old-fashioned spy thriller that moves from quiet retirement to a deadly ultimatum, with a brooding, serious mood.

Created by

Ken Hannam

Genres

Action & adventure

Starring

Malcolm Stoddard, Mary Tamm, Sandor Elès

Overview

While attending Oxford University, Mark Fraser is recruited as an agent by Department Six of British Intelligence. In time he becomes one of their top "eliminators." After several years, he resigns in disgust, marries his girlfriend, Jill Marshall, and retires to the Scottish Highlands. While shopping one afternoon, Jill is kidnapped by five German terrorists and brought to Spain. When Mark receives a telephone call from the terrorists, instructing him to assassinate a right-wing German publisher, he is forced to employ his old skills as a hit man to ensure Jill's safety. .

How it feels

Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Revenge, betrayal, obsession, crime

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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