The Assassin - Cast

The Assassin (1988)
R
104 min | Action, Drama

The Assassin (1988)

104 min | Action, Drama

A CIA agent protecting a senator who falls under suspicion when his charge is shot by an assassin. In investigating the killing, the agent discovers a government conspiracy.

Director

Jon Hess (directed by)

Writers

Beth Glazer (story) | Anthony Peckham (story) (screenplay) | Stephen Katz (screenplay)

Producer

Abe Glazer (produced by)

Composer

Simon Boswell (music by)

Cinematographer

Makoto Watanabe

Editors

Carolle Alain | Wendy J. Plump (edited by)

Casting Director

Pamela Guest (casting by) (as Pamela Rack)

Production Designer

Catherine Hardwicke

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 31, 1988

Release date

Feb 21, 1990 (United States)

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40 cast members

Name	Known for
Steve Railsback Hank Knight Hank Knight See fewer	The Stunt Man (1980)
Elpidia Carrillo Elena Elena See fewer	Predator (1987)
Nicholas Guest Lee Kohler Lee Kohler See fewer	National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
Xander Berkeley John Patrick Earl John Patrick Earl See fewer	Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Sam Melville Senator Berkeley Senator Berkeley See fewer	The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
Pamela Guest Mrs. Berkeley (as Pamela Seamone) Mrs. Berkeley (as Pamela Seamone) See fewer	Blue Velvet (1986)
Jorge Luke Roberto Roberto See fewer	Clear and Present Danger (1994)
Jorge Reynoso Jorge Jorge See fewer	Mission Kill (1985)
Chuck Hicks Ed ONeil Ed ONeil See fewer	Dick Tracy (1990)
Andaluz Russell Amanda Portales Amanda Portales See fewer	On the Road (2012)
Víctor Manuel Julio Portales, The Boy Julio Portales, The Boy See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Blanca Lidia Muñoz Mrs. Huerta Mrs. Huerta See fewer	La Alacrana (1986)
Mario Arreola Mario Mario See fewer	Pure Luck (1991)
Martin LaSalle Dr. Lopez Dr. Lopez See fewer	Pickpocket (1959)
Ana Laura Espinosa Nightclub Dancer Nightclub Dancer See fewer	La mujer judicial (1990)
Antonio Mendes Nightclub Patron Nightclub Patron See fewer	Trails (1978)
Horacio Vegas Bartender Bartender See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
George Belanger Agency Investigator Agency Investigator See fewer	Licence to Kill (1989)
David De Maria Cafe Lupe Owner Cafe Lupe Owner See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Josephina Palomino Cafe Lupe Waitress Cafe Lupe Waitress See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Alex Sherwin Kohler Aide #2 Kohler Aide #2 See fewer	The First Man (1996)
Roberto Schlosser Reporter (as Robert Schlosser) Reporter (as Robert Schlosser) See fewer	La perra de la frontera (1993)
Martín Brek Reporter Reporter See fewer	La ley de la mafia (1990)
Calvin Anderson Reporter Reporter See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Alfredo Lara Cortés Reporter Reporter See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Carlos Romano Embassy Personnel Embassy Personnel See fewer	Mission Kill (1985)
Luis Enrique Gine Agency Security #1 Agency Security #1 See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Sergio Sánchez Agency Security #2 Agency Security #2 See fewer	La antorcha encendida (1996)
Manuel Benítez Park Athlete Park Athlete See fewer	Predator (1987)
Sergio Jurado Hotel Clerk Hotel Clerk See fewer	Al diablo con los guapos (2007)
Mariana Hinojosa Woman #1 Woman #1 See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Rocío Muñoz Woman #2 Woman #2 See fewer	Cuerno de chivo (1989)
Juan Antonio Llanes Airport Tourist Airport Tourist See fewer	The Mosquito Coast (1986)
Clarissa Ahuet Robertos Wife Robertos Wife See fewer	The Killer Trailer (1986)
Guillermo Segura Victim at door Victim at door See fewer	Las grandes aguas (1980)
Michael Lars Lundsgren Victim on Stairs Victim on Stairs See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Andrea Haro Victim in Shower Victim in Shower See fewer	La secta de la muerte (1990)
Gerardo Albarrán Terrorist #1 (as Gerardo Moreno) Terrorist #1 (as Gerardo Moreno) See fewer	Predator (1987)
Enrique Villa Vicenceo Rag Picker Rag Picker See fewer	The Assassin (1988)
Yirah Aparicio Actress Actress See fewer	By Hook or by Crook (1986)