Assassination
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Assassination

A presidential bodyguard is assigned to protect an objecting first lady, as repeated attempts are made on her life.

Audio Tracks:English

Jay Killon is the bodyguard of the recently elected US president, but he is assigned to the first lady (Lara Royce). Lara hates Killon so she does all she can to escape. The story complicates when someone tries to kill Lara.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Peter R. Hunt

Jay Killon is the bodyguard of the recently elected US president, but he is assigned to the first lady (Lara Royce). Lara hates Killon so she does all she can to escape. The story complicates when someone tries to kill Lara.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & LoyaltyPsychological 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 (24 Stars)

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

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Peter R. Hunt

Screenplay / Writers

Richard Sale

Executive Producers

Pancho Kohner, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus

Original Score

Valentine McCallum

Cinematography

Hanania Baer

Film Editing

James T. Heckert

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Official TMDB Search Keywords & Thematic Tags (1)1-Click Fast Search
Production Studios & Global Distribution
The Cannon GroupUS
Golan-Globus ProductionsUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

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

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

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
The Cannon GroupPrimary Studio Soundstage
Golan-Globus ProductionsPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets

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

1984 - 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

1985 - 1986 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

1986 - 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

January 9, 1987

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 Assassination, Peter R. Hunt 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

Charles Bronson's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Assassination, Charles Bronson underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Jill Ireland. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Peter R. Hunt concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Assassination, 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 ($6.1M Gross)

Assassination conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $6.1 Million against an estimated $5.0 Million production budget (1.2x 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 Assassination 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

$6.1 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

1.2x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Assassination

Where was Assassination filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Assassination was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets.

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

The ensemble features Charles Bronson as Jay Killion, Jill Ireland as Lara Royce Craig, Stephen Elliott as Fitzroy, Jan Gan Boyd as Charlotte Chong, under the visionary direction of Peter R. Hunt.

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

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What audio and subtitle options are supported for Assassination?

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