My Little Assassin
"He wanted Cuba. She wanted his heart. Her government wanted him dead."
Originally released in 1999. My Little Assassin is a tv movie/drama film. directed by Jack Bender.
Starring Gabrielle Anwar, Joe Mantegna, and Robert Davi
Synopsis
1981: Marita Lorenz checks into an Havana hotel and, in a flashback, remembers 22 years' before. At 19, visiting Cuba from New York, she comes to the attention of Fidel Castro, the country's rebel president. He invites her to be his secretary and to be part of the making of the new Cuba. She accepts, but soon learns he already has a capable secretary; Marita's duties lie elsewhere. She becomes pregnant. She's also come to the attention of the FBI and the CIA, so when she wakes up in a US hospital after what may have been a botched abortion against her will in Cuba, her government presses her into service as an assassin: her job, to go back to Cuba and kill her former lover.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Xenon Pictures
- Gleneagle Productions
- Hearst Entertainment Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Little Assassin about?
1981: Marita Lorenz checks into an Havana hotel and, in a flashback, remembers 22 years' before. At 19, visiting Cuba from New York, she comes to the attention of Fidel Castro, the country's rebel ...
Who directed My Little Assassin?
My Little Assassin was directed by Jack Bender.
How long is My Little Assassin?
My Little Assassin has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was My Little Assassin released?
My Little Assassin was released on October 11, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Little Assassin?
The main cast of My Little Assassin includes Gabrielle Anwar, Joe Mantegna, Robert Davi, Scott Paulin, Jill Clayburgh.