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True Memoirs of an International Assassin

True Memoirs of an International Assassin

The man. The myth. The memoirs.

20165.81h 38m

Overview

After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to nonfiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.

Directed by Jeff Wadlow
Written by Jeff Morris, Jeff Wadlow
Produced by Justin Begnaud, Raja Collins, Kevin Scott Frakes
Box OfficeBudget: $40.0M0

Top Cast

Kevin James

Kevin James

Sam Larson / Mason Carver

Kim Coates

Kim Coates

President Cueto

Maurice Compte

Maurice Compte

Juan

Zulay Henao

Zulay Henao

Rosa Bolivar

Andrew Howard

Andrew Howard

Anton Masovich

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Amos

Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

Gen. Ruiz

P.J. Byrne

P.J. Byrne

Trent

Kelen Coleman

Kelen Coleman

Kylie Applebaum

Leonard Earl Howze

Leonard Earl Howze

Michael Cleveland

Themes & Keywords

assassinwriter's blockaspiring writer

About True Memoirs of an International Assassin

True Memoirs of an International Assassin is a comedy, action film released in 2016 exploring themes of assassin, writer's block, aspiring writer. Directed by Jeff Wadlow, it stars Kevin James, Kim Coates, Maurice Compte. After a publisher changes a writer's debut novel about a deadly assassin from fiction to nonfiction, the author finds himself thrust into the world of his lead character, and must take on the role of his character for his own survival.

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