Target of an Assassin
1977, English. Directed by Peter Collinson.
No matter where he goes… no matter where he hides… he’s always the…
An ailing African leader is kidnapped by a nurse after being admitted to hospital, and finds himself stuck between two men who have different ideas of what to do with him.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Peter CollinsonDirector
- Anthony QuinnErnest Hobday 'Sailor' Slade
- John Phillip LawShannon
- Simon SabelaPresident Lunda
- Marius WeyersColonel Albert Pahler
- Sandra PrinslooSister Janet Hobart
- Joe StewardsonDr. Ben Schaeffer
- Janet Du PlessisGinny Slade
- Ken GampuMinister Manga
- Chris du ToitDoctor
- Regardt van den BerghCommunications Officer
- Hugh RouseSouth African Cabinet Minister
- Don BarrigoUsed Car Salesman
Details
- Released
- 10 December 1977
- Country
- South Africa
- Written by
- Scot Finch
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Target of an Assassin runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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Which OTT platform is Target of an Assassin on?
Target of an Assassin isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Target of an Assassin?
If you liked Target of an Assassin, try Point Blank, Zip Wire, Dangerous.
Who directed Target of an Assassin?
Target of an Assassin (1977) was directed by Peter Collinson and stars Anthony Quinn, John Phillip Law, Simon Sabela.