Assassination
A presidential bodyguard is assigned to protect an objecting first lady, as repeated attempts are made on her life.
1987 • 88 min • Action · Thriller
Synopsis
Jay Killon is the bodyguard of the recently elected US president, but he is assigned to the first lady (Lara Royce). Lara hates Killon so she does all she can to escape. The story complicates when someone tries to kill Lara.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 56 Audience · 100 · 100%
Jay Killon, a presidential bodyguard, is assigned to protect the First Lady, Lara Royce. Despite their initial friction, they must work together when an unseen enemy attempts to assassinate her. This action-thriller blends protection duty with escalating danger.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Moderate action violence with peril
- Some intense chase scenes and threats
- Mild language occasional in dialogue
What it models well
- Working together despite differences
- Bravery in the face of danger
- Protecting others
Talk about it after
- The role of the Secret Service
- Why someone might want to harm a public figure
- How people can overcome their disagreements for a common goal
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Top billed cast
Director: Peter R. Hunt • Crew: Richard Sale
Trailers & clips
Assassination (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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