Review of Target of an Assassin
Action and adventure films will love this film! The plot focuses on an
ailing African leader who has been admitted to a hospital. A male nurse working
at the hospital then kidnaps them; however, things go awry and there are several
twists and turns that lead the characters and the viewer on quite a bit of a
ride.
Anthony Quinn portrays the nurse who, as it turns out, has only kidnapped the
visiting African dignitary as a way of providing for his daughter due to a fatal
illness which he has contracted. Meanwhile, an assassin has been hired to kill
the dignitary and both the kidnapper and the leader find themselves growing
closer as the turn out to both be targets. This is a riveting movie that will
hold your attention all the way to the surprising conclusion. The climax, which
takes place at a remote mountain lodge, is unforgettable.
The sound, score, plot, character development and acting are all handled very
well. Adventure fans will want to make this film a favorite in their collection.