The Assassin's Code, previously entitled Legacy, is an American thriller film directed by David A. Armstrong and written by Edward Lee Cornett, who created the story and characters. The film stars Justin Chatwin, Peter Stormare and Mark Thompson. The film was released on May 11, 2018, in a limited release and through video on demand by Gravitas Ventures.

The Assassin's Code
Directed byDavid A. Armstrong
Screenplay by
  • Edward Lee Cornett
  • Valerie Grant as assistant

Original characters and story created by Edward Lee Cornett

Produced by
  • David A. Armstrong
  • Edward Lee Cornett
  • William K. Baker
  • Brian Glazen
  • Joseph E. LoConti
  • Sean O'Brien
StarringJustin Chatwin
Peter Stormare
Mark Thompson
Robin Thomas
Yancy Butler
CinematographyEd Wu
Edited bySasha Dylan Bell
Production
companies
  • Think Media Studios
  • William Baker Films
  • Serious Stooges Films
Distributed byGravitas Ventures
Release dates
  • April 12, 2018 (2018-04-12) (CIFF)
  • May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11) (Theatrical release)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1.8 million[1]

Cast

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  • Justin Chatwin[2] as Detective Michael Connelly
  • Peter Stormare[2] as Kurt Schlychter
  • Mark Thompson[2] as Captain Jack O'Brien
  • Robin Thomas as Angelo Leonetti
  • Yancy Butler as Laura Consolo
  • Rich Grosso as Carmen Puccinaldi
  • Elizabeth Anweis as Jia Connelly
  • Dontez James as David Paris
  • Matt O'Shea as Jimmy Marco
  • Christopher Mele as Detective Brandt
  • Allen O'Reilly as Steve Kitchen
  • Jordan Whalen as Keller Abrams
  • Melvin Bender as Ray Blaine
  • Greg Violand as Kenny Cohen
  • Lauren Ashley Berry as Detective Harris
  • Edward Lee Cornett as Albert

Production

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The film was shot in Cleveland. Principal photography began on October 24, 2016, and ended on November 19.[3]

Release

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The Assassin's Code premiered at the Cleveland International Film Festival on April 12, 2018.[4] Gravitas Ventures acquired the domestic distribution rights and released the film on May 11, 2018, in select theaters and through video on demand.

References

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  1. ^ "Cleveland International Film Festival: Inside "Assassin's Code," a Cleveland-centric crime thriller". Cleveland.com. 12 April 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "'Shameless,' 'Fargo' Actors to Star in Indie 'Legacy' (Exclusive)". Hollywoodreporter.com. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  3. ^ "Filming Dates". imdb.com. Retrieved 2017-01-31.
  4. ^ "Cleveland International Film Festival 2018: Get ready for more than 400 features and shorts from 72 countries". Ohio.com. Retrieved 2018-04-03.
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