The Amateur
Watch TrailerA CIA cryptographer loses his family to a terrorist bomb. He has no training, no backup, and nothing left to lose. Using only his access to classified intelligence, he transforms from a desk analyst into a one-man army, methodically hunting those responsible across Europe. This 1981 action-thriller is a raw, revenge-driven descent where bureaucratic knowledge becomes a deadlier weapon than any gun. The line between justice and obsession blurs with every calculated move.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Charles Jarrott |
| Runtime | 112 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.2/10 (18 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Charles Jarrott directs with a straightforward, workmanlike approach that prioritizes procedural detail over stylistic flourish. The atmosphere leans into the bureaucratic chill of Cold War intelligence work, making the protagonist's desk-to-field transition feel grounded rather than glamorous.
It's for viewers who appreciate methodical, low-tech revenge plots where information is the primary weapon. You'll feel the grim satisfaction of watching a system's insider turn its own tools against it.— MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Charles Jarrott
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