The Assignment
“A revenger's tale.”
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Ace assassin Frank Kitchen is double crossed by gangsters and falls into the hands of rogue surgeon known as The Doctor who turns him into a woman. The hitman, now a hitwoman, sets out for revenge, aided by a nurse named Johnnie who also has secrets.
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This is a wild, no-holds-barred ride into a morally ambiguous world. Expect a relentless, visceral experience fueled by pure, unadulterated vengeance and a transgressive premise. It's a pulpy, gritty thriller that doesn't shy away from its shocking elements, delivering a darkly humorous and intensely stylized B-movie punch.
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