Assassination (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 4.8

Assassination poster

Released in 1967, Assassination is an action and thriller film directed by Emilio Miraglia, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. John Chandler is sentenced to death only to re-emerge as his own brother, courtesy of the CIA who have arranged the subterfuge so they can use him as a double agent.

Who’s in it. Assassination stars Henry Silva as John Chandler / Philip Chandler, Fred Beir as Bob, Ida Galli as Barbara and Peter Dane as Lang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Assassination has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Assassination page.

If you liked it. Fans of Assassination 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 Assassination (1967)?
In US, Assassination is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Assassination worth watching?
Assassination holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Assassination?
Assassination stars Henry Silva, Fred Beir, Ida Galli, Peter Dane and Bill Vanders.
When was Assassination released?
Assassination was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.