The Assassination Bureau

PG

1969

1 hr. 50 min.

Comedy

Action

Adventure

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78%

9 Reviews

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69%

1,000+ Ratings

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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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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

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Audience Member

"Spare me this catalog of mediocrity!" What a great film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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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

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delysid d

i liked this, i thought it was a little weird though and bored me

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/17/18

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Audience Member

This is a brilliantly executed movie w a great cast and storyline. One of my all time favourite movies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

Reed and Rigg are delightful in this witty black comedy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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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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The Assassination Bureau: Official Clip - Sausage Bomb

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The Assassination Bureau: Official Clip - I've Nearly Been Killed

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The Assassination Bureau: Official Clip - We Only Kill to Destroy Evil

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The Assassination Bureau: Official Clip - What Was in That Case?

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The Assassination Bureau: Official Clip - Quick, Break Open the Door

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The Assassination Bureau: Official Clip - Ivan Rescues Sonya

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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

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Geoff Andrew

Time Out

None too witty black comedy.

Jun 24, 2006

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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

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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

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Bernard Drew

Gannett News Service

It is all style and little else.

Jul 10, 2019

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Penelope Houston

The Spectator

The Assassination Bureau is a mild, amiable entertainment, arousing at most a mild literary curiosity.

Jul 10, 2018

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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
Screenwriter: Michael Relph
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 20, 2014

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