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The Amateur

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  • 1981
  • 1 hr 52 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Suspense
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A researcher for the CIA who convinces his superiors to send him to the eastern bloc in order to avenge the murder of his wife by enemy agents discovers a web of deception underneath his wife's death.

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Cast & Crew See All

John Savage
Charles Heller
Christopher Plummer
Professor Lakos
Marthe Keller
Elisabeth

Awards

  • 1982 - Genie - Best Motion Picture - nominated
  • 1982 - Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1982 - Genie - Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1982 - Genie - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - nominated