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The Assassination Bureau

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Before the start of World War I, would-be journalist Sonya Winter (Diana Rigg) begins to investigate the Assassination Bureau, a mysterious organization that chooses its targets based on moral issues. In recent years, however, the group has become corrupt and unscrupulous, prompting Sonya to request that the organization assassinate its own leader, Ivan Dragomiloff (Oliver Reed). Amused, Ivan accepts Sonia's request. But is he really the villain Sonya thinks he is?
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Variety Staff Variety Entire cast play their respective roles broadly and each gives a good account of himself. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out None too witty black comedy. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times It's never as funny as it looks, but it's a pleasant enough ride if you like your companions. Rated: 3/5 May 9, 2005 Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness ... "The Assassination Bureau" is a rousing bit of cheeky fun whose energy still pops off the screen. Apr 23, 2023 Full Review Bernard Drew Gannett News Service It is all style and little else. Jul 10, 2019 Full Review Penelope Houston The Spectator The Assassination Bureau is a mild, amiable entertainment, arousing at most a mild literary curiosity. Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carol C Came across this just when I needed something absolutely absurd. After the raves that the latest Mission Impossible got for the stunts with the airplane, it was wild to see what this movie did with am impossible zeppelin. The video of royal entourages must have come from real newsreels, Neat blending of all sorts of genres. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/20/25 Full Review Ned G Diana Rigg is one of the great besties of her generation. Breathtaking. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review alan g Not a great movie but a novel idea. Leads are ok. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/19/25 Full Review Audience Member Its watchable for Diana Rigg and Oliver Reed together and in their prime, but the film itself is pretty poor. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member "Spare me this catalog of mediocrity!" What a great film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member I have adored this film for many years. I am happy with its absurdities and bravura performances. I am also pleased it seems so distant from 21st Century sensibilities. Further, I can't help but suspect of a larger meaning lurking in it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Basil Dearden

Director

Oliver Reed

Ivan Dragomiloff

Diana Rigg

Sonya Winter

Telly Savalas

Lord Bostwick

Curd Jürgens

Gen. von Pinck

Philippe Noiret

Monsieur Lucoville

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Synopsis Before the start of World War I, would-be journalist Sonya Winter (Diana Rigg) begins to investigate the Assassination Bureau, a mysterious organization that chooses its targets based on moral issues. In recent years, however, the group has become corrupt and unscrupulous, prompting Sonya to request that the organization assassinate its own leader, Ivan Dragomiloff (Oliver Reed). Amused, Ivan accepts Sonia's request. But is he really the villain Sonya thinks he is?
Director
Basil Dearden
Producer
Michael Relph
Screenwriter
Michael Relph
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Action, Adventure
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 20, 2014
Runtime
1h 50m
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