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Assassin

Assassin

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 16, 1969

Runtime

1h 18m

Genres

Thriller, Drama

User Score

58%

Original Title

암살자

Production Companies

Tae Chang Enterprises

Director

Lee Man-hee

Description

Infighting breaks out between factions of the Communist Party over whether to back the U.N. Trusteeship under which the Korean Peninsula is to be divided between U.S. and Soviet control. One faction hires a hit man to kill the leader of the opposing faction. The hit man is known as the best in his field, yet is also known for having a heart.