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The Amateur (1981)
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A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.
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Strong recommendationHard-edged
EnergyPressured and hard-edged
ToneBleak and confrontational
ExperienceSurvival pressure and hard choices
Best suited forstreet-level crime, gang conflicts, and direct tension
What to expect from this title?Expect a hard-edged watch shaped by control, danger, and survival pressure more than comfort or warmth.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
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Best suited for17+
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Violence & action• Tension & suspense
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Viewer insight The Amateur is a 1981 film in the Action / Crime category from Canada. Directed by Charles Jarrott. Starring John Savage and Christopher Plummer. Runtime: about 112 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. TMDB rating: 5.4/10.
Genre: Action / Crime, Released in 1981, Original language: English, Production: Canada, Runtime: about 112 minutes, Starring John Savage and Christopher Plummer.
Runtime
112 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
Canada
Type
Movie
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Cast & crew
John Savage
Charles Heller
Christopher Plummer
Professor Lakos
Marthe Keller
Elisabeth
Arthur Hill
Brewer
Nicholas Campbell
Schraeger
George Coe
Rutledge
John Marley
Molton
Jan Rubeš
Kaplan
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Ed Lauter
Anderson
Miguel Fernandes
Botaro
Jan Tříska
Rodzenko
Graham Jarvis
Porter
Jacques Godin
Argus
Chapelle Jaffe
Gretchen
Director: Charles Jarrott
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1What is movie The Amateur (1981)?
It is a movie released in 1981 within the Action, Crime, Thriller category.
2What is the story of The Amateur?
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3Can you watch The Amateur online?
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4What is the rating of The Amateur?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 based on 19 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Amateur?
Its runtime is about 112 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Amateur best suited for?
A hard-edged crime watch with direct street tension, shifting loyalties, and pressure that stays active for most of the runtime.
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