Question 1

Why was the movie's title changed from 'Jackal' to 'The Assignment'?

Accepted Answer

The producers renamed it after learning about the Bruce Willis film titled 'The Jackal'.

Question 2

What unusual distribution decision affected this Canadian film's release in both the US and Canada?

Accepted Answer

The US distributor gave it only a limited release, so the Canadian distributor also limited its release there, expecting little marketing spillover.

Question 3

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'The Assignment'?

Accepted Answer

CIA agent Jack Shaw tracks international killer Carlos Sanchez for over 20 years, then discovers Carlos' lookalike—American naval officer Annibal Ramirez.

Question 4

Which major film festival premiered 'The Assignment' in 1997?

Accepted Answer

It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 5

Who plays both Annibal Ramirez and Carlos in the film?

Accepted Answer

Aidan Quinn portrays both characters: Annibal Ramirez and Carlos.

Question 6

Why was the movie's release limited in both the US and Canada?

Accepted Answer

The American distributor gave it only a limited US release, so the Canadian distributor also limited its release there, expecting little free publicity from US marketing.

Question 7

What was the original title of the film and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

It was originally titled Jackal, but was renamed The Assignment after producers learned of the Bruce Willis film The Jackal.

Question 8

What break does CIA agent Jack Shaw get in his long hunt for Carlos 'The Jackal' Sanchez?

Accepted Answer

He discovers Carlos' dead ringer: American naval officer and dedicated family man Annibal Ramirez.

Question 9

Which major film festival featured The Assignment in 1997?

Accepted Answer

It was part of the Toronto International Film Festival in 1997.

Question 10

Who plays the dual roles of Annibal Ramirez and Carlos in the film?

Accepted Answer

Aidan Quinn portrays both Annibal Ramirez and Carlos.

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