“In a world of professional assassins, there is no room for an amateur.”
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The Amateur (1981) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Amateur at a Glance
The Amateur is a 1981 action, crime and thriller film helmed by Charles Jarrott, starring John Savage, Christopher Plummer and Marthe Keller. It is 1 hour 52 minutes long and premiered on December 11, 1981. The Amateur holds an average TMDB user score of 5.4/10 from 19 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Amateur
When was The Amateur released?
The Amateur was released on December 11, 1981.
What is the runtime of The Amateur?
The Amateur has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Who stars in The Amateur?
The Amateur stars John Savage as Charles Heller, Christopher Plummer as Professor Lakos, Marthe Keller as Elisabeth and Arthur Hill as Brewer. The cast also includes Nicholas Campbell, George Coe, John Marley and Jan Rubeš.
Who directed The Amateur?
The Amateur was directed by Charles Jarrott. The screenplay is credited to Diana Maddox and Robert Littell.
What genre is The Amateur?
The Amateur is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, crime and thriller.
What is The Amateur rated?
The Amateur is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.4/10 from 19 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Amateur for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Amateur for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Amateur?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Amateur include The Amateur (2025), The Quiller Memorandum (1966), Killers (2010), Hostile Takeover (2025) and The Seven-Ups (1973).
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