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Assassination (1987)

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Jay Killion (Charles Bronson) had been the presidential bodyguard, but for the inauguration of the recently elected president, he is assigned to the first lady, Lara Royce (Jill Ireland). ... See full summary »

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Jay Killion (Charles Bronson) had been the presidential bodyguard, but for the inauguration of the recently elected president, he is assigned to the first lady, Lara Royce (Jill Ireland). Lara, a perpetually indignant, arrogantly feministic lady, initially hates the methodical and rules-following Killion, and so she does all she can to avoid him and disregard his safety procedures. The story complicates, however, when repeated attempts are made on Lara's life. Eventually, the shaken Lara decides to trust Killion's instincts and precautionary methods, and the pair embark on a difficult and often perilous cross-country journey, with the assassins close on their heels. Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>

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They were reluctant running mates . . . in a race for their lives! See more »

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Action | Drama | Thriller

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PG-13 | See all certifications »

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9 January 1987 (USA)  »

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Assassin  »

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$6,075,793 (USA)
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First filmed production in ten years for writer Richard Sale. The last had been The White Buffalo which also starred Charles Bronson. See more »

Goofs

Obvious stunt-double (younger man, different face, darker/differently-styled hair and mustache, etc.) when Killy jumps off the bike to avoid a rocket round. See more »

Quotes

Lara Royce Craig: Do you speak English?
Indian Joe: Do I look like some goddamned foreigner?
Lara Royce Craig: I'm sorry.
Indian Joe: Of course I speak English, also Creole, French, Spanish. I'm a native born American Indian, not some half breed immigrant like you all.
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Referenced in Blood Massacre (1991) See more »

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"March"
from "Invasion USA"
Composed by Jay Chattaway
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interesting plot
22 January 2003 | by (Lake Los Angeles,Ca.) – See all my reviews

if you are a charles bronson fan,as i am, you will enjoy this film. This is a simple film with a nice plot and story line. What's not to like.You also get jill ireland with the movie and other great scenery to boot..


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