Robert Rath (Sylvester Stallone) is a hired killer who must match wits with his younger rival Miguel Bain (Antonio Banderas) who has his sights set on rubbing out his older counterpart. The first assassin to retrieve a stolen computer disc from and kill beautiful computer genius Electra (Julianne Moore) collects $20 million for his services.

"A superb thriller. Stallone is on top of his game. Banderas is terrific. If I could give 5 stars, I’d give 6."

— Larry King, CNN

"This action-packed thriller hits the mark! Stallone and Banderas are a dynamite team."

— Susan Granger, AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS

"Banderas is electrifying. ASSASSINS is going number one with a bullet!"

— Scott Siegel, SIEGEL ENTERTAINMENT SYNDICATE

"A fun thriller."

— Jami Bernard, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

"Banderas is sensational, electrifying! Director Richard Donner is a master at the top of his form."
— Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST

"A high-tech western with gunslingers Stallone and Banderas heading for the showdown."

— Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY

"A bull’s eye for Sly! This is the movie Stallone fans have been waiting for."

— Pat Collins, WWOR-TV

"A high-tech western with gunslingers Stallone and Banderas heading for the showdown."

— Jack Mathews, LOS ANGELES TIMES

In the shadows of life. In the business of death. One man found a reason to live.