The Assignment (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film
Released in 1974, The Assignment is an action film directed by Hsu Tien-Yung, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ma Tsai-Tung, a vagabond, doesn't have enough money to pay for his meal in a restaurant. He is beaten up but is saved by pretty Shirley and her fiancé Buffalo Hsiung with the help of their friend Ken Chan Lee. Restaurant owner Kao, hears that Ma is still alive, so he decides to finish him off.
Who’s in it. The Assignment stars Lung Tien-Hsiang, Sha-Li Chen, Tien-Tai Chen and Lu Ping, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Assignment page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Assignment tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Assignment (1974)?
- In US, The Assignment is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Assignment?
- The Assignment stars Lung Tien-Hsiang, Sha-Li Chen, Tien-Tai Chen, Lu Ping and Chiang Nan.