The Assignment 2016
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Gummy
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SplatAce assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Frank Kitchen / Tomboy
as Dr. Rachel Kay
as Dr. Ralph Galen
as Johnnie
as Honest John Hartunian
as Paul Wincott
as Nurse Albert Becker
as Bodyguard
as Edward Gonzales
as Sebastian
Director:
Writer:
Denis Hamill, Walter Hill
Stars:
Michelle Rodriguez, Sigourney Weaver, Tony Shalhoub, Caitlin Gerard, Anthony LaPaglia, Paul McGillion, Ken Kirzinger, Paul Lazenby, Zak Santiago, Adrian Hough,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Assignment
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Frank Kitchen / Tomboy
as Dr. Rachel Kay
as Dr. Ralph Galen
as Johnnie
as Honest John Hartunian
as Paul Wincott
as Nurse Albert Becker
as Bodyguard
as Edward Gonzales
as Sebastian
as Vladimir Gorski
as Merchado
as Hiram Ko (Dog Trainer)
as Jin Tao
as Guzman
as Mexican Man
as Dr. Lin
as Cousin in Vegas
as Ting Li
as Asian woman
as Whitney
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