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The Assassination Run Full Poster - Streaming Details

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Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Type: Miniseries

Rating: 0.0/10

The Assassination Run

TV SERIES 1980 1 SEASON

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. .

This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 1 season.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Action & Adventure.
  • • Produced in United Kingdom.
  • • Original Language: EN.

Directed By

Ken Hannam

Written By

Jack Gerson

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Season 1

3 Episodes • Aired 1980-01-04

No season overview provided for this season.

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