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The Assignment (1977)
Director: Mats Arehn
Cast: Christopher Plummer, Thomas Hellberg, Carolyn Seymour, Fernando Rey
Runtime95 min
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A Swedish diplomat travels to a civil war in a Latin American country. His mission is to mediate between the two extremist groups.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 1977 Swedish thriller film 'The Assignment', directed by Mats Arehn, has received a mixed critical reception. While some critics praised the film's tense political drama and commentary, others found it uneven in its pacing and execution. The film does not appear to have received any significant awards recognition, and its audience reception is unclear due to a lack of widely available ratings data.
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Directed by Mats Arehn, The Assignment (1977) is a captivating political thriller that explores the complexities of mediation during a civil war. Featuring strong performances from Christopher Plummer and Fernando Rey, the film offers a unique perspective on the challenges of diplomacy and the human toll of conflict.
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The Assignment is a 1977 Swedish drama film directed by Mats Arehn and starring Christopher Plummer, Thomas Hellberg and Carolyn Seymour. A Swedish foreign office official travels to South America on a peace-making mission. It was based on the novel Uppdraget by Per Wahlöö.
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