Assassins
Assassin Robert Rath arrives at a funeral to kill a prominent mobster, only to witness a rival hired gun complete the job for him -- with grisly results. Horrified by the murder of innocent bystanders, Rath decides to take one last job and then return to civilian life. But finding his way out of the world of contract killing grows ever more dangerous as Rath falls for his female target and becomes a marked man himself.
Critics Sentiment
Rath sets trap for Bain in abandoned hotel sniper position
Rath exchanges disk for fee but briefcase contains bomb
The film recovers from its weakest middle section with plot holes and romantic subplot issues to deliver a highly praised climactic hotel showdown.
Assassins starts strong with Banderas's electric performance and controlled action sequences, but suffers from an overly complicated and talky middle section. The film redeems itself with an expertly crafted final act featuring the hotel sniper sequence and clever ending, though overall it's seen as a missed opportunity despite strong individual elements.
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Sylvester Stallone
Robert Rath
Antonio Banderas
Miguel Bain
Julianne Moore
Electra
Anatoli Davydov
Nicolai Tashlinkov
Muse Watson
Ketcham
Steve Kahan
Alan Branch
Kelly Rowan
Jennifer, Electra's Neighbor
Reed Diamond
Bob
Kai Wulff
Remy
Kerry Skalsky
Buyer with Remy
James Douglas Haskins
Buyer with Remy
Stephen Liska
Cop
Edward J. Rosen
Cemetery Caretaker
Christina Orchid
Dowager
Bruce R. Orchid
Cabbie
Sue Carolyn Wise
Obnoxious Woman in Elevator
James Oliver
Customs Officer
Ron Ben Jarrett
Maintenance Man at Marriott Hotel
Marian Collier
Eugene & Danny's Pet Supply Lady
Dave Young
Male Guard
Crew
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