A CIA agent obsessed with apprehending infamous international terrorist Carlos "The Jackal" deploys a U.S. Navy man--who resembles Carlos exactly--in his scheme to discredit the legendary mercenary in the eyes of his employers. A complex psychological suspenser elevated above the bulging ranks of spy thrillers by its deep characterization and the dual role for Quinn.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterbox - 1.85
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
(unspecified) - French
Dolby Digital 2-Channel - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Subtitles - English - Closed Captioned
Subtitles - Spanish, French - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Selection
Interactive Menu
Director of Photography
David Franco: Director of Photography
Production Designer
Michael Joy: Production Designer
Costume Designer
Ada Levin:
Review 1:
"...The story moves along at an enjoyable clip....Quinn is particularly good..."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.70 10/10/1997
Review 2:
"...A canny, tricky thriller....THE ASSIGNMENT is intelligent and gripping..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.38 09/26/1997
Review 3:
"...Intriguing, fast-paced....Kingsley is quite good....Quinn is convincingly romantic..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.F14 09/26/1997