Final Assignment
Originally released in 1980. Final Assignment is a romance/drama film. directed by Paul Almond.
Starring Geneviève Bujold, Michael York, and Burgess Meredith
Synopsis
An intrepid television journalist sent to cover the Canadian prime minister's visit to the Soviet Union has trouble sticking to her assignment when she unearths a horrific experimental drug trial involving children. Determined to prepare a video that will show the world exactly what's been going on, she dodges the long arm of the KGB and falls into bed with a Communist bureaucrat.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Geneviève Bujold
as Nicole Thomson
Michael York
as Lyosha Petrov
Burgess Meredith
as Zak
Colleen Dewhurst
as Dr. Valentine Ulanova
Richard Gabourie
as Bowen
Len Doncheff
as Col. Kozlov
Alexandra Stewart
as Sam O'Donnell
Michelle Mostovoy
as Tasha
Septimiu Sever
as Buchinsky
David McIlwraith
as Richard
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinema One
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Final Assignment about?
An intrepid television journalist sent to cover the Canadian prime minister's visit to the Soviet Union has trouble sticking to her assignment when she unearths a horrific experimental drug trial i...
Who directed Final Assignment?
Final Assignment was directed by Paul Almond.
How long is Final Assignment?
Final Assignment has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Final Assignment released?
Final Assignment was released on October 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Final Assignment?
The main cast of Final Assignment includes Geneviève Bujold, Michael York, Burgess Meredith, Colleen Dewhurst, Richard Gabourie.