Assassins (1995)

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15/06/2025

Assassins (1995)

Assassins (1995), directed by Richard Donner and written in part by the Wachowskis, is a tense action-thriller that pits two master killers against each other in a deadly game of skill, strategy, and survival. The film stars Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, and Julianne Moore.

Sylvester Stallone plays Robert Rath, a world-weary, highly skilled assassin who has grown disillusioned with his profession. Once the best in the business, Rath is haunted by the ghosts of his past—particularly the memory of killing his own mentor to rise to the top. Ready to retire, he takes on what he intends to be his final contract.

However, his plans are disrupted by a brash and unpredictable newcomer, Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas), a rising star in the world of contract killing who idolizes Rath but is determined to surpass—and eliminate—him. Bain constantly tracks Rath, stealing his contracts and attempting to kill him in order to claim the title of number one assassin.

Their deadly rivalry intensifies when both are sent after the same target: Electra (Julianne Moore), a skilled hacker who holds valuable information hidden in a set of encrypted computer disks. Electra becomes an unwitting pawn in the deadly chess game between the two killers. Rath, feeling a moral obligation, chooses to protect her rather than complete the contract.

As Rath and Electra go on the run, Bain relentlessly pursues them, resulting in a series of suspenseful encounters and shootouts across multiple cities. The game becomes even more dangerous as the mysterious contractor behind the hits is revealed to have ties to Rath’s past and motivations that go beyond money.

In a climactic confrontation in a cemetery—symbolic of Rath’s past sins—truths are exposed, alliances shift, and only one assassin walks away alive.

Assassins is a cerebral and stylish thriller that blends classic cat-and-mouse tension with explosive action. It explores themes of redemption, legacy, and identity in a world where human lives are currency, and loyalty can be fatal. Stallone’s quiet intensity contrasts sharply with Banderas’s wild, charismatic energy, making their rivalry the driving force of the film.

Assassins (1995)

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