In the Arms of an Assassin

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In the Arms of an Assassin

Matías Moltrasio · Film · 2019

You crave the high-stakes friction between dangerous men and the unsuspecting women caught in their lethal, hidden worlds.

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Common questions

Is In the Arms of an Assassin based on a true story?

In the Arms of an Assassin is a fictional 2019 film directed by Matías Moltrasio. The story follows a professional hitman named Victor who encounters a woman named Sarai while collecting payment from a drug lord. It is a scripted narrative production, not a documentary or historical account.

Who plays the lead assassin in In the Arms of an Assassin?

The lead character Victor in In the Arms of an Assassin is played by William Levy. He portrays a cold-blooded assassin who was raised to kill for money before his life becomes complicated by his encounter with Sarai at the home of a drug lord.

What is the main conflict in In the Arms of an Assassin?

The main conflict in In the Arms of an Assassin centers on Victor, a professional hitman, encountering Sarai while he is at the home of a brutal drug lord to collect payment. This meeting disrupts his routine as a cold-blooded assassin who is solely focused on his work.

Who is the female lead in In the Arms of an Assassin?

Alicia Sanz plays the female lead, Sarai, in In the Arms of an Assassin. She is introduced as a woman forced to live in the home of a brutal drug lord, where she crosses paths with the professional assassin Victor during his visit to collect a payment.

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