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The Amateur  (1982)

The Amateur
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

Theatrical Release Information:
The Amateur

CIA computer technician John Savage seeks revenge for the terrorist killing of his girlfriend. Threatening to make public his insider's information, Savage forces his reluctant bosses to train him in the art of assassination. He then heads into enemy territory (at least, it was enemy territory back in 1982) on a search-and-destroy mission. There is nothing in The Amateur that we haven't seen elsewhere, but Savage and a solid cast of supporting players Christopher Plummer,Marthe Keller, Arthur Hill, Ed Lauter, Nicholas Campbell, Jan Rubes et. al.-- keep the proceedings lively. Robert Littell co-adapted the film's screenplay from his own novel. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


The Amateur Trivia

Who played Charles Heller in the movie The Amateur?
John Savage played Charles Heller in the movie The Amateur

Who played Professor Lakos in the movie The Amateur?
Christopher Plummer played Professor Lakos in the movie The Amateur

Who played Elisabeth in the movie The Amateur?
Marthe Keller played Elisabeth in the movie The Amateur

Who played Brewer in the movie The Amateur?
Arthur Hill played Brewer in the movie The Amateur

Who played Anderson in the movie The Amateur?
Ed Lauter played Anderson in the movie The Amateur

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