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Funeral for an Assassin
Michael Cardiff is a professional revolutionary highly trained in a variety of techniques of assassination, infiltration and evading law enforcement. After escaping from prison he places identification items on a decomposed body to make him appear dead as he plans his revenge against the government. Cardiff uses his skills to murder a prominent judge making his death look like an accident in order to plant an improvised explosive device at his funeral attended by the movers and shakers of the regime. Only one non conformist police captain is on to his plans.
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Plot Summary
A hardened criminal, recently released from prison, seeks revenge on the corrupt detective who framed him. As he meticulously plans his retribution, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The assassin's quest for vengeance becomes increasingly complex as his targets and allegiances blur.
Critical Reception
Funeral for an Assassin received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. Critics often pointed to its violent content and convoluted plot, while some performances, particularly Don Stroud's, were noted. It remains a relatively obscure entry in crime thrillers of the era.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Don Stroud's intense performance.
Criticized for its gratuitous violence and predictable storyline.
Considered a low-budget, gritty crime film.
Google audience: Audience reception for Funeral for an Assassin is largely unavailable, making it difficult to ascertain specific likes or dislikes. Its limited distribution and niche appeal likely contributed to a lack of widespread commentary.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Los Angeles, with much of the gritty urban atmosphere captured through handheld camerawork and natural lighting.
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