The Assignment
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The Assignment

A revenger's tale.

Audio Tracks:English

Ace 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.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Walter Hill

Ace 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.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & LoyaltyMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic PowerPsychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (21 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Assignment.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Walter Hill

Screenplay / Writers

Denis Hamill, Walter Hill

Executive Producers

Michel Merkt, Saïd Ben Saïd, Sarah Borch-Jacobsen

Original Score

Giorgio Moroder

Cinematography

James Liston

Film Editing

Phil Norden

Production Design

Renée Reâd

Costume Styling

Ellen Anderson

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (5)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
SBS ProductionsFR
Lone WolfUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of AmericaFrance

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
SBS ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Lone WolfPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2013 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2014 - 2015 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2015 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

June 8, 2016

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of The Assignment, Walter Hill and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Michelle Rodriguez's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Assignment, Michelle Rodriguez underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Sigourney Weaver. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Walter Hill concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Assignment, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($0.4M Gross)

The Assignment conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $0.4 Million against an estimated $5.0 Million production budget (0.1x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Assignment was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$5.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$388,789

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.1x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America, France

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Assignment

Where was The Assignment filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Assignment was filmed primarily across United States of America, France utilizing major facilities such as SBS Productions, Lone Wolf. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Assignment?

The ensemble features Michelle Rodriguez as Frank Kitchen / Tomboy, Sigourney Weaver as Dr. Rachel Kay, Tony Shalhoub as Dr. Ralph Galen, Caitlin Gerard as Johnnie, under the visionary direction of Walter Hill.

Where can I stream The Assignment online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Assignment (2016) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Assignment?

The Assignment is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.