Assassin (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1969, Assassin is a thriller and drama film directed by Lee Man-hee, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Infighting breaks out between factions of the Communist Party over whether to back the U.N. Trusteeship under which the Korean Peninsula is to be divided between U.S. and Soviet control. One faction hires a hit man to kill the leader of the opposing faction. The hit man is known as the best in his field, yet is also known for having a heart.
Who’s in it. Assassin stars Park Am as General Nam O-cheon, Jeon Young-sun as Shin-ae, Man Gung-won and Oh Ji-myung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Assassin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Assassin (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Assassin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Assassin worth watching?
- Assassin holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Assassin?
- Assassin stars Park Am, Jeon Young-sun, Man Gung-won, Oh Ji-myung and Nam Koong-won.
- When was Assassin released?
- Assassin was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.