Target of an Assassin (1976)
Directed by Peter Collinson
Genres - Action, Adventure |
Sub-Genres - Political Thriller |
Run Time - 102 min. |
Countries - South Africa |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson
African Rage is a comparatively little-known political thriller, set in an African hospital. Top-billed Anthony Quinn plays a male nurse, assigned to care for a powerful tribal leader (Simon Sabela). With many threats against his well-being, the leader is heavily guarded around the clock. But Quinn manages to kidnap his patient, leading to a series of curious and occasionally confusing plot twists. African Rage was completed in South Africa in 1976 as Tigers Don't Cry, but not put into general American release for nearly nine years. Other alternate titles include Target of an Assassin, The Long Shot, and Fatal Assassin.
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competition, killing, ransom, rescue, assassination, bad-guy, bodyguard, doctor/nurse, good-guy, hitman, hospital, kidnapping, murder, on-the-run, prison, security-guard, terrorism, victim