Movie

Final Assignment

★ 5.5(4)19801h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Almond
Release date: 1980-10-01
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Cinema One

About Final Assignment

Final Assignment is a 1980 movie in the Romance, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Paul Almond, starring Geneviève Bujold, Michael York and Burgess Meredith. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Final Assignment in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An intrepid television journalist sent to cover the Canadian prime minister's visit to the Soviet Union has trouble sticking to her assignment when she unearths a horrific experimental drug trial involving children. Determined to prepare a video that will show the world exactly what's been going on, she dodges the long arm of the KGB and falls into bed with a Communist bureaucrat.

Cast

Geneviève Bujold

Nicole Thomson

Michael York

Lyosha Petrov

Burgess Meredith

Zak

Colleen Dewhurst

Dr. Valentine Ulanova

Richard Gabourie

Bowen

Len Doncheff

Col. Kozlov

Alexandra Stewart

Sam O'Donnell

Michelle Mostovoy

Tasha

Septimiu Sever

Buchinsky

David McIlwraith

Richard

Themes & keywords

soviet unionreporter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Final Assignment in Canada?+

Final Assignment is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Final Assignment on Netflix?+

Final Assignment is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Final Assignment?+

Final Assignment has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Final Assignment?+

Final Assignment stars Geneviève Bujold, Michael York, Burgess Meredith, Colleen Dewhurst and Richard Gabourie.

When did Final Assignment come out?+

Final Assignment is a 1980 movie directed by Paul Almond.

What genre is Final Assignment?+

Final Assignment is Romance, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Final Assignment?+

Final Assignment was directed by Paul Almond.